Departments and Research
Four departments, seven research centers and numerous research efforts driven by faculty members comprise the heart of the academic mission in the College of Communications. Our faculty members are recognized for their strong blend of academic and professional backgrounds and possess a commitment to excellence in teaching, research and service.
The departments serve students through hands-on, timely courses and a grounding in the basics of their respective fields of study.
In terms of research, scholars from the College are recognized as national and international leaders in their fields. The diversity of research in the College includes everything from journalism history to an examination of the impacts of cutting-edge telecommunications technology. Much of that research happens as part of our graduate studies program while the centers in the College represent a combination of overarching efforts and specific areas of focus.
Departments
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Research Centers
- Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication
- Pennsylvania Journalists Oral History Program
- John Curley Center for Sports Journalism
- Don Davis Program in Ethical Leadership
- Institute for Information Policy
- Jimirro Center for the Study of Media Influence
- Media Effects Research Lab
- Pennsylvania Center for the First Amendment
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Every semester, faculty members in the College of Communications are in need of exceptional undergraduate students for research projects in specified communication fields. These opportunities also can be taken for course credit with the approval of the supporting faculty member.
Penn State Media Effects Laboratory from Penn State Film on Vimeo.
