1871 Old Main Dr.
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Academic Year Represented
2023
Mission Statement
To develop adaptable communication professionals through scholarship and experiential learning to contribute to the public good in a diverse world
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
Rowland Hall: 25-seat Dell PC lab and a 25-seat Apple iMac lab with Adobe Creative Cloud; 20 Microsoft Surface Pro units; 15 Canon/Sony DSLR packages; Audio production studio; 12 Video editing suites; 10 Digital audio recorder kits; 15 HD ENG camcorder packages; Grove Hall 3-camera HD TV studio; 3 WSYC-FM studios; The Slate lab for production and layout, with video newsroom; PRSSA office with 4 Apple iMacs for production and design; podcast studio.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Communication, Journalism and Media
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Strategic Communication
Majors
Communication, Journalism and Media
Tracks within Majors
Broadcast Media Production Journalism Public Relations Visual Media
Internships Accepted for Credit
COM 395 Internship I (3 credits) COM 396 Internship II (3 credits)
Internships Facilitated
COM 395 Internship I (3 credits) COM 396 Internship II (3 credits)
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
COM 395 Internship I (3 credits) COM 396 Internship II (3 credits)
Online Options
Due to APSCUF contract, online courses can be offered only off-load, primarily summer and winter. This is in the process of being changed, and we anticipate adding online courses during the fall and spring semesters in the next academic year.
Study-Abroad Options
Students can study abroad through direct enrollment agreements, exchange programs, and program providers. Students can also participate in short-term study abroad opportunities through summer for-credit programs.
Graduate Programs
Master of Science in Strategic Communication
Department Budget
$739,935
Amount Spent per Student
$2,652
Undergrad Student Fees
$1,912
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
$1,912
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$5,769
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$9,570
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$11,574
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
$13,304
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
$16,750
Graduate Student Fees
$1,305
Graduate In-State Tuition
$9,288
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$9,468
Average Graduate Financial Aid
$5,725
Average Graduate Student Debt
$7,425
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
147
Undergraduate Enrollment
147
Graduate Enrollment
16
Number of In-State Students
115
Percentage of In-State Students
78
Number of International Students
8
Percentage of International Students
3
Male
65
Female
86
Not Specified
0
White
116
Black
13
Asian
4
Hispanic/Latino
6
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
1
Other
11
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
20
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
35
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
76
Four Year Completion Rate
60
Six Year Completion Rate
62
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
45
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
25
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
0
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
16
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
0
Attending a Graduate Program
2
Unemployed
0
Unknown Status
7
Full-Time Faculty
5
Part-Time Faculty
1
Faculty with Tenure
5
Faculty on Tenure Track
0
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
1
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
0
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
100
Male
4
Female
2
Unspecified
0
White
5
Black
0
Asian
1
Hispanic/Latino
0
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
0
Other
0
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
38
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
17
Comments on Quantitative Numbers
Four and six year completion rates are department numbers. Faculty to student ratio is based on communication, journalism and media courses in Fall 2023.