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The Department of Communication Arts is a multidisciplinary department with the academic disciplines of Speech Communication, Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Theatre, Dance, Mass Media, and Broadcast Journalism.

The programs in the department are designed to give the student the basic knowledge, skills, and values that build on the foundation provided by the University Core Curriculum and are required for professional careers in theatre performance and management, radio and television, public relations, personnel management, public presentation, and dance. Moreover, the department’s programs stress the importance of critical thinking skills, an appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives, and the application of knowledge to the specific areas found in the department.

Valdosta State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Public Relations program is certified by the Public Relations Society of America.

The Speech Communication Area and the Mass Media Area have a minimum GPA standard for transfer into those majors, and students in those areas must maintain the minimum GPA to continue as majors in the program. (See the program pages for more information.)

Physically we are located principally in Nevins Hall and in the Fine Arts Building. The departmental office is in Nevins Hall along with the faculty offices for faculty in speech communication and most of the mass media faculty. We also have several classrooms, a speaking lab, a debate squad room, and a computer lab in this building.