Discover the Power of Communication at SUNY Fredonia
Are you ready to unlock the potential of your voice and connect with the world around you? At the State University of New York at Fredonia, our Department of Communication invites you to dive into one of the most dynamic and essential fields of study.
Communication is more than just exchanging words; it's about shaping ideas, influencing perspectives, and building relationships. Our department, established in 1981, is rooted in a rich history that dates back to the founding of our institution in 1826 and the Speech Education Department in 1949. Celebrating over 40 years of excellence, we proudly offer a curriculum that blends tradition with modern innovation.
As a student in our program, you'll explore the intricate processes of communication in both face-to-face and mediated environments. From mastering public speaking to understanding digital media, you’ll gain skills that are not only relevant but vital in today’s interconnected world.
Join a vibrant community of learners and scholars, engage in hands-on experiences, and connect with industry professionals. Whether you're interested in media, public relations, interpersonal communication, or organizational communication, our diverse course offerings will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.
Our Mission:
The Fredonia Department of Communication strives to foster understanding of the role, process and practice of communication through teaching, research/creative work and service. This is of necessity a multidisciplinary task, drawing on ancient and modern rhetoric, social sciences, aesthetic theory and technique and moral philosophy, to mention just a few of the disciplines.
The department offers a comprehensive program with majors in audio, video, communication studies, journalism, and public relations. The faculty members model effective communication in their creative and research work and service, as well as in their interaction with students through the curriculum and their support of campus media and student communication clubs. Aligning its mission to that of Fredonia, the department teaches students processes, practices, and distortions involved in mediated and non-mediated communication from a critical perspective and to be able to integrate application and theory throughout the curriculum. The department values critical thinking, inquisitiveness, professionalism, social responsibility, accountability and ethics and endeavors to produce graduates who are well prepared for entering the workforce while upholding these values.