Communications Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
Academic Year Represented
2023
Mission Statement
We provide rigorous education in a supportive academic environment, inspiring students to engage in current and future social and professional challenges. We serve society through research, teaching, service, and engagement, enhancing Tennessee and residents’ wellbeing and vitality in the land-grant tradition. We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, inclusion, and community.
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
The College’s (CCI) Office of Student Media includes newspaper, video, and magazine brands. Three learning labs in Journalism & Media include TV and radio studios, and documentary production. Advertising/PR houses a social media lab with professional data analysis and brand listening capabilities. CCI includes an NPR station. Equipment rooms allow check-out of updated audio and video technology.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Advertising Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Media Bachelor of Science in Public Relations; 4+1 programs available for all degrees.
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Communication & Information (with concentrations in Advertising, Journalism & Media, Public Relations, and Strategic & Digital Communication). PhD in Communication and Information.
Majors
Same as degrees listed above.
Tracks within Majors
Advertising; Public Relations; Journalism - Creative Media; Journalism - Leadership & Enterprise; Journalism - Science Communication; Journalism - Sports
Internships Accepted for Credit
Advertising or Public Relations students may complete one or more 400-level internships where 50 hours of work equal one credit hour, but this is not required. Journalism & Media students are required to complete a 400-level, two-credit hour practicum with a minimum of 150 hours of work. J&M seniors may complete additional practicums or internships; internships require 30 hours per week of work.
Internships Facilitated
The College’s Career Development Office organizes regular job and internship fairs, with additional informal events that allow students in the unit to meet professionals. The office provides career development counseling and assistance with social media networking, resumes, and portfolios. Students may identify their own internship opportunities, which must be approved in advance.
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
Students in the unit participate in opportunities locally, regionally, and across the country. All internships and practicums are monitored by a faculty member. Supervisors of students in the workplace provide evaluations of how well students apply knowledge and skills on the job. Students often participate in immersive professional activities during study abroad experiences.
Online Options
Master of Science in Communication & Information - Strategic & Digital Communication emphasis. Additional undergraduate courses are occasionally taught online.
Study-Abroad Options
The unit offers study-abroad programs in Dublin, Ireland; London, United Kingdom; Prague, Czech Republic; Rome, Italy; Siena, Italy; and Valencia, Spain.
Graduate Programs
Masters students focus on Advertising, Journalism & Media, or Public Relations. 4+1 programs (UT undergraduate takes some graduate-level courses as a senior, then completes an MS in one year) are available for each. An online MS concentrating in Strategic & Digital Communication is available. PhD students in Communication & Information focus their studies within one School within the College.
Department Budget
$5,339,624
Amount Spent per Student
$5,432
Undergrad Student Fees
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
$2,152
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$12,500
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$11,332
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$29,522
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
$11,336
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
$20,500
Graduate Student Fees
$None
Graduate In-State Tuition
$13,620
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$32,108
Average Graduate Financial Aid
Average Graduate Student Debt
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
1020
Undergraduate Enrollment
983
Graduate Enrollment
37
Number of In-State Students
579
Percentage of In-State Students
59
Number of International Students
7
Percentage of International Students
1
Male
288
Female
695
Not Specified
0
White
820
Black
53
Asian
16
Hispanic/Latino
56
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
2
Other
2
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
17
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
54
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
91
Four Year Completion Rate
58
Six Year Completion Rate
73
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
78
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
67
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
11
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Attending a Graduate Program
10
Unemployed
Unknown Status
3
Full-Time Faculty
33
Part-Time Faculty
36
Faculty with Tenure
16
Faculty on Tenure Track
12
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
36
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
5
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
84
Male
17
Female
16
Unspecified
0
White
22
Black
1
Asian
4
Hispanic/Latino
4
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
0
Other
2
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
34
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
17