School of Arts and Sciences

School of Arts and Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

The Communication program grooms its students to be ethical, credible, fair and well-rounded media professionals. Our curriculum is focused on preparing students to compete in a global market with integrity and to encourage students to embrace life-long learning as a means to enhance their future career goals. Students are instructed through practical, hands-on activities directly related to their field of study in order to develop the technical skill sets and abilities that are needed to produce visually competent and engaging material.

CONTACT

Lonnie Johnson Jr. Coordinator,
Division of Speech Communication

Degree Options & Study Plans

Broadcast Journalism

Journalists have a responsibility to educate the public about the world’s events and how they are affected by these events. Langston’s Communication Department prepares students to handle this responsibility in front of and behind the camera. With a degree in broadcast Journalism, our students look forward to rewarding careers in radio or television news through hands-on experience.

Degree Options

The Communication program at Langston University offers students a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. Students are also permitted the option of minoring in Broadcast Journalism.

Broadcast Journalism Plan of Study

Broadcast Journalism Course Descriptions

Upcoming Events

45th Anniversary Luncheon: LU-Tulsa

June 13, 2024
The Langston University urban campuses located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will commemorate their 45-year anniversaries this June with celebratory luncheons. LU-Tulsa will celebrate its 45-year anniversary with a luncheon in the Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown Tulsa on June 13. The deadline to purchase tickets is June 6. Tickets can be purchased for $45 at bit.ly/LUTulsa45. Paid parking available near ...

Juneteenth Informational Fair

June 13, 2024
Langston University will host a Juneteenth Informational Fair at the Oklahoma City campus, 7401 N. Kelley Avenue, on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m. The event, sponsored by LU’s Reach Higher Program, will feature family-friendly activities such as a bounce house, face painting and food. It will also give attendees an opportunity to learn about Langston’s online bachelor’s degree in ...

We Roar In Dallas: A One-Stop Enrollment Event

June 22, 2024
Interested students and their family are invited to attend Langston University’s “WE ROAR IN DALLAS” event on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Christian Temple of Faith Fellowship Hall at 14120 Noel Road in Dallas! During this FREE event, meet with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, and Housing Representatives at Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College ...

Fall Classes Start August 5th

August 5, 2024
Apply or enroll now. https://langston.edu/apply-now/