Top Media Schools

University of Pennsylvania

• The Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania, founded by diplomat Walter Annenberg, focuses on examining the role of communications in public life. Course work applies an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing communication and communication methods. Students study the humanities as well as the social sciences and can participate in internships, independent study and study abroad programs. The doctoral program encourages students to conduct research and contribute to communication scholarship and policy.

  Annenberg School of Communications

  University of Pennsylvania

  3620 Walnut St.

  Philadelphia, PA 19104

  215-898-7041

  Asc.upenn.edu

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

• The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers courses in the effects of communications on cultural institutions. Students complete 30 credits of communications courses along with four or more courses in a concentration of their choice. They learn the skills necessary for interpreting communications problems in the areas of economics, political science and social relations. Through research and service, UNC students learn to apply ideas learned in the classroom to real life.

  The Department of Communication Studies

  University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

  CB # 3285

  115 Bingham Hall

  Chapel Hill, NC 27599

  919-926-2311

  comm.unc.edu

Northwestern University

• Northwestern University School of Communication offers courses in five departments: Communications Sciences and Disorders; Communications Studies; Radio, Television and Film; Performance Studies; and Theater. Students study the role of communication in society with an emphasis on evaluating measurement tools. Courses in modern technological advances in communication methods are available. Undergraduate programs include a variety of disciplines including media and technology studies.

  School of Communication

  Northwestern University

  2240 Campus Drive

  Evanston, IL 60206

  847-491-7023

  communication.northwestern.edu

Syracuse University

• Admission to the Newhouse School of Public Communications is extremely competitive. Students learn about cutting-edge technology such as computer-based interactive multimedia in course work that includes broadcast journalism, film and print. The Newhouse School offers a doctoral program in media studies and mass communication, and graduates are expected to join other alumni to shape policy in worldwide communications.

  S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

  Syracuse University

  215 University Place

  Syracuse, NY 13244

  315-443-4039

  Newhouse.syr.edu