Degrees at the College
The College of Communications and Information
Studies consists of the Department of Communication, the School
of Journalism and Telecommunications, the School of Library and
Information Science, and the Graduate Program. The Department of
Communication educates its students in interpersonal, small
group, mass, health and organizational communication, and
communication theory and research. Graduates pursue a variety of
career paths in areas such as corporate communication, health
communication, personnel, education, media, and government. The
journalism area within the School of Journalism and
Telecommunications educates its students for professional
careers in the media as writers, editors, and broadcasters. The
integrated strategic communication area within the School
prepares students for careers as professionals in the allied
areas of advertising, public relations, and direct response
communication. The telecommunications area within the School of
Journalism and Telecommunications educates its students in
telecommunications technology, management, programming,
research, audio-video production, and the societal consequences
of electronic media. The School of Library and Information
Science provides students with the basic knowledge and skills
required to function effectively in beginning professional
positions in various types of libraries and
information-providing agencies. The Graduate Program is designed
to serve the needs of students whose goals include teaching and
academic research, professional research, or communication
careers in health care, the media or other organizations.
Students with no previous course work in communication may be
required to take undergraduate work without graduate credit.
Accreditation
Majors in the School of Journalism and
Telecommunications have national accreditation from the
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass
Communications (ACEJMC).
The School of Library and Information Science is
accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
Undergraduate Programs in Communications and Information
Studies
The University of Kentucky grants the following
degrees in the College of Communications and Information
Studies:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
Students pursuing either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of
Science select from these majors:
Students may also select a Minor in
Communication and a Minor in
Telecommunications.
*For more information about
graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate
Bulletin.
Graduate Programs in Communications and Information Studies
The School of Library and Information Science
offers a Master of Science and a Master of
Arts in Library Science. School
Media Certification is also available.
The Graduate Program offers programs leading to
the Master of Arts (either Plan A or
Plan B) and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees.
*For more information about
graduation requirements, see the Graduate
Bulletin.
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