1137 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Academic Year Represented
2024
Mission Statement
Mission The School of Communication and Journalism fosters the development of exemplary communicators as industry leaders, scholars, professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators through innovative curricula, research, practice, and opportunities. Vision To be a leader in the fields represented by the School of Communication and Journalism. Core Values: People-Centered Creativity Integrity Diversity Excellence
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
Yeager Hall houses the University Printing Laboratory on the lower level and the School of Communication and Journalism on the upper level. It was built in 1951 at a cost of $238,144. In 2000, an addition was added to the upper level of the building and an extensive renovation was completed. The second floor of Yeager Hall is the home of the school.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Bachelor of Science in Advertising Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Bachelor of Science in Journalism Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Bachelor of Science in Public Relations
Graduate Degrees Offered
Masters of Mass Communication
Majors
Advertising Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership (B.S.) - Communication Specialization Communication Studies Communication Studies - Speech Education Specialization Journalism Public Relations
Tracks within Majors
Internships Accepted for Credit
Internships are accepted for credit and required for students completing undergraduate programs is advertising, agricultural education, communication & leadership, journalism, and public relations.
Internships Facilitated
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
Students may earn practicum credits for participating in student media-related experiences.
Online Options
The accredited Master of Mass Communication degree program is offered entirely online. Courses in our undergraduate programs are offered in a variety of course formats included in-person, online, and hybrid.
Study-Abroad Options
A study-abroad option is offered in alternating years.
Graduate Programs
SDState's Online Master of Mass Communication degree provides students with a professional education to develop mass communication skills that helps students advance toward their goals and expand their skill set. The program is designed for working professionals as well as those seeking to enhance their professional communication expertise.
Department Budget
$2,345,000
Amount Spent per Student
$7,540
Undergrad Student Fees
$6,632
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
$1,530
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$5,102
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$7,770
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$11,280
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
$10,488
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
$21,433
Graduate Student Fees
$765
Graduate In-State Tuition
$5,100
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$9,675
Average Graduate Financial Aid
$12,398
Average Graduate Student Debt
$32,434
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
233
Undergraduate Enrollment
203
Graduate Enrollment
30
Number of In-State Students
120
Percentage of In-State Students
52
Number of International Students
5
Percentage of International Students
2
Male
76
Female
156
Not Specified
1
White
195
Black
5
Asian
3
Hispanic/Latino
7
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
5
Other
13
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
20
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
30
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
83
Four Year Completion Rate
48
Six Year Completion Rate
59
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
14
Part-Time Faculty
Faculty with Tenure
4
Faculty on Tenure Track
6
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
10
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
64
Male
4
Female
10
Unspecified
White
11
Black
1
Asian
1
Hispanic/Latino
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
Native American or Native Alaskan
1
Other
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
24
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
20
Comments on Quantitative Numbers
The population includes students who are enrolled in a program tracking to the School Communication & Journalism. The counts are based on a unique count of students. In-State is based on a student's residency status. Gender is based on a student's self-reported gender. Ethnicity uses IPEDs reporting defintions of race/ethnicity and International students are based on the U.S. Non-resident category.