Box 870172
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
Academic Year Represented
2022
Mission Statement
The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences is a comprehensive multidisciplinary division in which teaching, research and service are focused on shared creation, presentation, dissemination, retrieval, collection, analysis and evaluation of messages and meanings in a variety of settings. The mission is supported by one of the country’s most diverse combinations of academic and service programs. Values: Personal and professional excellence Creativity and intellectual curiosity Interpersonal adaptability and negotiation Integrity and ethical grounding Diversity and appreciation for differences Passion and resilience Collaboration and unity
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
The College occupies four physical spaces on campus: Reese Phifer Hall, Digital Media Center, School of Library & Information Studies, and Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. Computer classrooms and research labs are accessible to students outside of regular classes. UA students have free software for their academic work. The media production studio has audio and video suites and over 1,200 pieces of production gear for checkout.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Information Sciences
Majors
Advertising Public Relations News Media Creative Media https://cis.ua.edu/undergraduate-majors/
Tracks within Majors
Advertising: Creative, Brand Management, and Integrated Channel Planning Concentrations PR: Digital Communication Concentration News Media: Digital News, Management and Entrepreneurship, Public Affairs Reporting, Specialized Writing, and Visual Journalism Sequences; Sports Media Concentration
Internships Accepted for Credit
On- and off-campus internships are accepted for credit through an internship application process. Internships are encouraged but not required.
Internships Facilitated
Internship coordinators in each academic unit, as well as career specialists in the college's student services center, assist students seeking and completing internships. Internships are not required.
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
Students may participate in internships, practicums, and professional exploration opportunities for credit as offered by the individual departments. Many courses in our accredited programs are designated as experiential or service learning courses, such as capstone classes in the advertising and public relations majors.
Online Options
Advertising and Public Relations are the current accredited undergraduate programs that are offered online and face-to-face.
Study-Abroad Options
The Capstone International Center coordinates all study abroad programs for the university, including faculty-led study, exchange programs, and UA affiliate direct enroll programs. C&IS-led study abroad opportunities vary by semester.
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies https://cis.ua.edu/masters-programs/ Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Information Sciences https://cis.ua.edu/cis-doctoral-program/
Department Budget
$12,953,486
Amount Spent per Student
Undergrad Student Fees
$800
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
$800
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$14,426
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$11,100
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$31,460
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
Graduate Student Fees
$None
Graduate In-State Tuition
$11,100
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$31,460
Average Graduate Financial Aid
Average Graduate Student Debt
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
3179
Undergraduate Enrollment
2473
Graduate Enrollment
706
Number of In-State Students
1158
Percentage of In-State Students
36
Number of International Students
47
Percentage of International Students
2
Male
994
Female
2185
Not Specified
White
2392
Black
348
Asian
19
Hispanic/Latino
187
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
5
Native American or Native Alaskan
7
Other
174
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
16
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
36
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
89
Four Year Completion Rate
66
Six Year Completion Rate
74
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Attending a Graduate Program
Unemployed
Unknown Status
Full-Time Faculty
64
Part-Time Faculty
21
Faculty with Tenure
21
Faculty on Tenure Track
23
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
18
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
Male
38
Female
26
Unspecified
White
50
Black
6
Asian
3
Hispanic/Latino
1
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
Native American or Native Alaskan
Other
4
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes