Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Degrees offered

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) offers a B.A. in Mass Communication and B.S. degrees in Advertising, Digital Media Innovation, Electronic Media, Journalism, Mass Communications, and Public Relations, plus a master's program. Degree tracks fall under three sub-areas: Advertising/Public Relations; Journalism/Mass Communication; and Radio & Television Broadcasting/Broadcast Journalism.

Programs and emphasis

The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), reaccredited in 2022. Programs are offered across the San Marcos main campus, the Round Rock campus (Mass Communication B.A. and Public Relations B.S.), online, and through a Mexico Queretaro campus and a Collin College partnership.

Key faculty and leadership

Judy Oskam: Director and Professor.
Harry Bowers: Associate Director and Senior Lecturer, and Mass Communication Program Coordinator.

Location and contact info

Address
601 University Drive, Old Main Building 102
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684
Phone
(512) 245-2656
Email
oskam@txstate.edu
Website
https://sjmc.txst.edu/