Communications programs in higher education |
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Authors: | Donald P Ely |
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Institution: | (1) Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York |
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Abstract: | Summary There has been a steady growth of communications programs in higher education. These programs are interdisciplinary approaches
to the study of the mass media. Even though there continues to be active concern and questioning regarding the spread of these
programs, they continue to be established and will continue to grow, if experience is any indication.
There is little consistency in the administrative patterns of organization. The administrative labels cover the gamut from
departments and loosely organized committees to schools and colleges.
It is possible to find institutions which offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in communications, the degree being
dependent upon the institution.
There are many traditional academic areas represented in the various programs but the three most common areas are: journalism,
radio-television and audiovisual-cinema. All programs seem to draw heavy support from courses in the social sciences.
This discussion leaves many unanswered questions. What are the forces which caused programs to be established? What is being
accomplished under the communications label that could not otherwise be accomplished? How do the objectives and curricula
compare? These and other questions will be answered in subsequent articles. |
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