About Lipscomb
Welcome to the Department of Communication and Journalism at Lipscomb University. Faculty and students here explore the revolution that is reshaping global communications. Our mission is to provide students with an outstanding education as they study and practice ethical communications in global society. We pride ourselves on small classes with scholars and practitioners that enable student learning by putting theory into practice, beginning in their first course and continuing through their final portfolio. Our teaching mission reflects not only time-tested journalism and communication fundamentals, but also the rapid changes in the way we exchange, process, and reflect on information in today’s society. Our curriculum equips graduates to communicate ethically and effectively in all media and across all platforms. This way, they enter the journalism or communication profession as: responsive and responsible communicators, listeners, and critical thinkers; leaders who use communication to affect attitudes and behavior for a better world; and responsible digital citizens who understand the role and use of technology as it continues to unfold in changing our world.
Students choose one of three majors: Journalism and New Media; Public Communication and Leadership; or Organizational Communication and Public Relations. A student may also choose an additional concentration reflecting an interest in Health and Health Care communication; Sustainability and Environmental communication; or Sports and Entertainment communication. An individual majoring in communication and journalism concentrates on both the social sciences and the humanities. At its core, the study of communication is the study of human interaction at the levels of interpersonal, small group, public, organizational and mass communication. In addition to technical skills in audio, video, and online production, students enjoy opportunities to develop transferable skills in such areas as: writing, public speaking, conflict and relationship management, interviewing and reporting, leadership, small group dynamics, persuasion, decision making and problem solving, negotiation, audience analysis, message and communication campaign development, and speech writing, among others.
Take a look at our website. Better yet, come visit. Please be sure to visit the catalog listing (starting on page 2) for complete details of all our department has to offer. Contact us with any questions you may have or to schedule a tour of our department. Call us at 800-333-4358 or 615-966-5788.