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Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies is rich with opportunities to examine the fundamental role that communication plays in the world around us. Courses in our department will help students build skills and a theoretical understanding to craft effective messages appropriate for specific audiences.

Choose from an array of flexible degree programs designed to provide students the ability to tailor their curriculum to their skills and interests. Students are highly encouraged to engage with our department through a variety of opportunities, including:

  • our dynamic internship program
  • study abroad program
  • independent research
  • co-op 
  • student organizations

We believe our experienced faculty, professional production studios, and our calendar of annual networking events will provide students the premier experience necessary to succeed in today's competitive market.

Faculty

Communication Studies at SUNY Oswego boasts an outstanding faculty who are committed to a high standard of teaching and service to the college community. We strive to build a learning-centered community where the discovery of knowledge plays an important role in every student's academic career. You'll find Oswego faculty working closely with individual students and student organizations to further our central mission: fostering effective communication.

Meet the Faculty

Media labs and studios

SUNY Oswego and the Department of Communication Studies have three state-of-the-art, fully equipped, broadcast quality digital television studios, TV station WTOP and full-time FM radio station WNYO. These facilities support courses related to our degree programs in journalism, radio, television, video and film production.  Students have the opportunity for hands on experience from the time they arrive on campus.

See our Studios

General questions 

Email Jessica Reeher, [email protected] 
Communication Studies Department Chairperson

Advising questions

Email Dr. Lindsay McCluskey, [email protected]
Advising Coordinator

Contact

1 Lanigan Hall
Main Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am–4:30 pm. 

Phone: 315-312-2357 
Email: [email protected]