Department of Mass Communication

Lead the Conversation.

In the Department of Mass Communication at SHSU, you will learn to craft stories that inform, engage, and drive change. Our programs combine creativity with strategy, giving you experience in broadcasting, journalism, public relations, film, and digital media. You will work with cutting-edge tools and platforms, explore real-world media challenges, and develop the voice and vision to stand out in competitive industries. Whether you are producing a film, anchoring a broadcast, or launching a campaign, you will graduate ready to lead the conversation on screen, online, and beyond. 

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Excellence in Storytelling

See how our students, alumni, and faculty are shaping media and culture through award-winning films, journalism, public relations, and creative work that informs, engages, and inspires.

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  Alumni Spotlight: Nour Almasri

  Deciding to take a new step can be intimidating but also rewarding. Recent Sam Houston State University graduate, Nour Almasri (‘25), didn’t find the prospect intimidating and decided to take her academic journey into her own hands.

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  Soaring With Heart | SHSU Alumni Shine at Southwest Airlines

  Nearly two decades after graduating from SHSU, Dan Landson and Erin Barnard McCann have found purpose and pride in their work at Southwest Airlines. As communications professionals, they craft stories that celebrate connection, kindness, and the power of authentic storytelling—showing how Bearkats continue to soar far beyond campus.

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  Mass Communication and Criminal Justice Faculty Explore Career Perceptions in Media

  Mass Communication faculty members, Dr. Judy Clemens-Smucker and Jake Portie collaborated with Elizabeth Hartsell in the College of Criminal Justice to research how student's perception of careers is shaped by their portrayal in media.

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​​mcom@shsu.edu

Phone Number
(936) 294-1341​

Mailing Address
​​BOX 2207 Huntsville, TX 77341​ 

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​​1804 Avenue J, Huntsville, TX 77340​ 

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​​Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM​ 

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