SMU Communication Studies

SMU Communication Studies Communication and public relations at SMU's Meadows School of the Arts

Communication Studies offers students a foundational understanding of the theories, methods, history and practical application of communication. Curriculum emphasizes ethical and philosophical relationships of the individual to society. A broad review of advocacy, political communication, organizational communication, research, critical thinking, writing, public relations and contemporary studies

of communication undergird the program. Students are encouraged to participate in service-learning opportunities and make important career connections through supervised internships; internships are available both globally and locally. Accredited by American Communication Association, the Division includes access to award-winning programs such as the SMU Chapter of PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) and Mustang Consulting, the student-run strategic communications agency.

The race to bring you news in your social channels is hotter than ever
09/15/2015

The race to bring you news in your social channels is hotter than ever

Periscope and Meerkat emerging stars. Brands, take notice.
09/14/2015

Periscope and Meerkat emerging stars. Brands, take notice.

Five months ago, Victoria Fratz was trying to build a social media following, but was having a tough time standing out on platforms like Vine,...

College students helping Pope Francis' social media efforts
09/08/2015

College students helping Pope Francis' social media efforts

Villanova University students are integral to Pope Francis' U.S. social media team via the college's Vatican internship program. They were part of...

Here’s How the NFL Is Beefing Up Its Digital Presence http://ow.ly/3ybmaD
09/07/2015

Here’s How the NFL Is Beefing Up Its Digital Presence http://ow.ly/3ybmaD

National Football League games are the biggest draw in broadcast television, with national telecasts averaging more than 20 million weekly viewers...

WWII UK propaganda "Keep Calm and Carry On" now global phenomenon
09/06/2015

WWII UK propaganda "Keep Calm and Carry On" now global phenomenon

How "Keep Calm and Carry On" became a universal meme.

Google showing tweets on desktops is great for brands
09/04/2015

Google showing tweets on desktops is great for brands

After experimenting with tweets on Google's desktop results, Google has made this feature live for all English searchers globally.

Men catch up with women on overall social media use http://ow.ly/3yabbg
09/02/2015

Men catch up with women on overall social media use http://ow.ly/3yabbg

Some 73% of online men use social media, on par with the 80% of online women who say they do so. But there are still some gender differences on...

Sometimes you listen to learn, for enjoyment or to broaden your knowledgebase
08/26/2015

Sometimes you listen to learn, for enjoyment or to broaden your knowledgebase

Everything you forgot you needed to know.

Being Technology-Challenged Is Not an Excuse Anymore! http://ow.ly/334EUj
08/25/2015

Being Technology-Challenged Is Not an Excuse Anymore! http://ow.ly/334EUj

Embrace New Experiences, Embrace Life! My mother had been driving a car for nearly forty years when one day, while driving with my niece, she...

Do brands benefit from making a scene on social media? http://ow.ly/334EUh
08/23/2015

Do brands benefit from making a scene on social media? http://ow.ly/334EUh

When Tinder tweet-stormed a rant at a Vanity Fair writer, it left many people agog. Vanity Fair's Nancy Jo Sales had written a story on the uglier,...

How to make "tiny planet" photos for Instagram
08/22/2015

How to make "tiny planet" photos for Instagram

Transforming boring, flat snapshots into ones that look like tiny floating planets is a cinch with the Theta camera or the right apps.

How to shoot the Perseid meteor shower with your phone http://ow.ly/3y6Pgf
08/13/2015

How to shoot the Perseid meteor shower with your phone http://ow.ly/3y6Pgf

Even if you aren't a professional photographer, you can still take great looking photos of the Perseid meteor shower this week.

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