The Communication Studies Society is a brand new, student-led professional development society. The idea was presented last year by department head Dr. Brian Ott. Ott was inspired by a similar group at his previous university, Texas Tech, and felt the society would be an asset to Missouri State's communication department. The goal of the Communication Studies Society is to … [Read more...] about Communication Studies Society
The Master of Arts in Communication has been offered at Missouri State for 52 years, with the first group of graduates completing the program in 1969. The graduate program continues to grow with the addition of the graduate certificate in conflict and dispute resolution in the fall of 2002 and the graduate certificate in applied communication in the fall of 2019. Dr. … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Graduate Programs in Communication
The Department of Communication is delighted to welcome Assistant Professor Dr. Gordana Lazić. Her interest in teaching at Missouri State University was largely due to the university's commitment to undergraduate education as well as a welcoming unit of teachers who share similar goals and values. Lazić appreciates the department's efforts in preparing students for workplace … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gordana Lazić
A new school year means a host of new students flocking to campus, eager to begin their journeys and make their Missouri State-ments. This semester the students aren't the only ones embarking on new journeys: Dr. Brian Ott begins his as Department Head of Communication at Missouri State. Ott first discovered his love for communication in high school, as a member of his … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Brian Ott
Lexi Kluth headed to Missouri State University to pursue a degree in Nursing. “Around this time, I was thinking about running for the publicity chair in an on-campus organization I was involved in and quickly realized I had an interest in social media and finding how I could create a career out of it,” said Lexi. Two days before registering for classes she … [Read more...] about Senior Spotlight: Lexi Kluth makes her Missouri State Statement with impressive internship opportunities