Department of Communication and Mass Media

In the Department of Communication and Mass Media, you can choose the program that fits your specific interests. Our department also runs the ASU student media outlets.

Programs

Communication

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication
B.A. in Communication with Secondary Teacher Certification

In Person

A communication degree will prepare you for immediate jobs in corporate communications, teaching, advertising, public relations and new media.

Communication M.A.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication

Online

The communication master’s degree will enhance your human and organizational communication skills to advance your career or continue your education.

Mass Media

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Media
B.A. in Mass Media with Secondary Teacher Certification

In Person

The mass media degree is a media communications program that will prepare you for a wide variety of media careers.

More Options

Leadership & Organizational Communication Certificate
The online Leadership & Organizational Communication Certificate will prepare you to advance your career in any public or private organization.

Media & Professional Communication Certificate
The online Media & Professional Communication Certificate prepares you to advance to leadership positions in any professional media organization.

Department News

2025 ‘BizPitch’ Student Business Contest Winners, May 14

Ram Media Students Win Awards at State Contest, Apr 23

ASU Communication Graduate Publishes Book to Help Budding Journalists, Feb 20

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “My favorite thing about ASU has to be the community. There are so many friendly faces everywhere you go, you can’t help but feel welcomed, and there’s something here for everyone!” Samantha Nelson, Communications, Class of 2026 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “My favorite memory was joining the Ram Radio.” Jerald Sisemore, Class of 2026 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Angelo State prepared me for a career in which I would put so much of what I learned to use.” Dea Polk, Class of 1990, Journalism </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “My first week at Angelo State was so fun! Being in a new atmosphere where everyone was so welcoming and friendly made me feel involved even on the first day.” Emma Phillips, Mass Media, Class of 2024 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “At Angelo State the smaller class sizes are ideal! It makes connecting with your peers and professors much easier.” Amadeo Vasquez, Communication, Class of 2027 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Being at a small school is so nice because I was able to get real hands-on experience shooting videos and photos for sports games like baseball, football and volleyball.” Emma Phillips, Mass Media, Class of 2024 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I enjoy working at Ram TV because I can gain real-life work experience that will help me follow my career goals after graduating with my master’s degree!” Tiana Montag, Assistant Technical Director </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Being a college athlete at one point, I’ve always liked sports and knew I wanted to stay involved with sports. Working for Ram TV, I’m still around sports and could potentially turn this into a career.” Phoebe Rosado, Ram TV Sports Director </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Sports Broadcasting at ASU is fantastic! Not only do I get to experience broadcasting college athletics and learning new programs and skills, but I also am able to forge relationships with my peers.” Zach Turner, Ram TV Sports Cameraperson </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “There are great professors and co-workers in Ram TV. Working here is a good opportunity for me to improve my skills which can be helpful after graduating.” Siu Choi, Content Producer </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I started working at Ram TV because I wanted to extend my resume and also get experience. I want to become a videographer and work on music videos.” Trinity Patterson, Ram TV Producer/Interviewer </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “ASU helped prepare for my job with the opportunities it provides, such as working with Ram TV. That helped me build a resume reel, gain experience writing, and obtain an internship, which further prepared me for the position I am in today.” Dylan Jimenez, Class of 2019, Multi-Media Journalist, Big 2 News, Odessa </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I chose Ram TV because I like editing, and I wanted to learn more outside of class. I also wanted the opportunity to produce different content and increase my experience for my resume.” Gloria Bautista, Ram TV Producer / News Anchor </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “My favorite class at ASU has been Visual Communications. Not only did I get to be creative in different aspects, but it taught me several useful ways to bring media and advertising into the agriculture realm.” Jaelynn Page, Class of 2021, Agricultural Science and Leadership </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “The hands-on experience in Ram Media allowed me to get a taste of what life in that field would actually be like. It takes you beyond the classroom to learn practical and transferable skills that will benefit you in your career.” Brit Raley, Class of 2019, B.A. in Mass Media </blockquote>

Around the Department

In today’s digital world, communication is king. Your ASU degree is your ticket to join the exciting communication/mass media industry that keeps us informed, keeps us entertained, builds our websites, enhances corporate operations, and helps prepare the next generation of communication professionals.

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study communication and mass media.

Student-Run Media

Gain the hands-on experience you need in our on-campus Ram TV station, Ram Radio internet radio station or Ram Page newspaper. Help broadcast weekly shows and ASU sports, produce and/or host radio programs, or cover campus news, sports and lifestyles for our digital paper.

An Angelo State Ram Page student taking photos at a rams football game.

Student Organizations

In addition to our campus media outlets, you can join the ASU Advertising Club and the Lambda Pi Eta national communication honor society. Both groups offer various opportunities for networking and professional development.

A Ram TV Sports student broadcasting a Rams Football game

Annual Seminar

You can meet and network with local and national print and broadcast media professionals at our yearly Media and Broadcasting Seminar. We have hosted everyone from NFL broadcasters and Fox News anchors to freelance producers and iHeartRadio personalities.