Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Helping design your path

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at ACU prepares you to become an exceptional, ethical, and agile communicator in today’s fast-evolving media landscape. Students learn a wide range of journalistic storytelling techniques – from breaking news to in-depth reporting to audio and video packages – in our state-of-the-art facilities. Beyond the classroom, students actively contribute to campus media, gain hands-on experience through internships, and take leadership roles in student-led publications and productions, ensuring they graduate with a strong professional portfolio and real-world experience.

I’m here to answer your questions and help you choose a major that aligns with your interests and career goals.

Summer Walters
Student Success Manager

Email: summerw@acu.edu
Call: 325-674-2085 Text: 325-400-3398
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Undergraduate Degrees

Create bold, strategic campaigns as an Ad/PR major, working with real clients through our student-run agency, Morris+Mitchell. Learn to tell compelling stories, manage brands, and master the latest tools shaping the industry. Whether you dream of being a creative brand manager, publicist, social media strategist, event planner or copywriter, this major prepares you to lead in the fast-moving world of advertising and public relations.

EXPLORE ADVERTISING/ PUBLIC RELATIONS

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Craft compelling stories as a Journalism major, gaining expertise in print, television, radio, and digital media across multiple platforms. Learn through immersive experiences our student media outlets all under the mentorship of seasoned faculty. Equip yourself for careers ranging from investigative reporting and broadcast journalism to editing and anchoring in a program designed for today’s converged media world.

Explore Journalism

Launch your career in media as a Multimedia major by creating compelling content in video production, filmmaking, and digital storytelling. Participate in ESPN+ game-day broadcasts at ACUTV, commercial video production, and filmmaking, all while working with cutting-edge technology and industry-standard equipment. Whether your interest is in technology, production, editing, film, or broadcasting, our multimedia major will be a great fit.

Explore Multimedia

JMC Minors

Advertising/Public Relations
Journalism
Multimedia

DISCOVER JMC: Your path to powerful storytelling

Alumni Spotlight

JOSEPH CHAPA

Major: Journalism
Grad Year: December 2024
Current Job Title: Sales Consultant for Dallas Cowboys

Since Wildcat Week, I recognized that ACU was more than a four year commitment, it was a lifetime decision. The JMC department allowed me to find myself, build relationships and sharpen my faith. From ESPN+ productions, to reporting for the Optimist, the hands-on learning laid the foundation for my career in the NFL. Without the opportunities, relationships and experience that JMC provided,I would not be where I am today. To all JMC students – go beyond the classroom! Stay after class, have lunch with professors and volunteer for every opportunity. You won’t regret it. Go Wildcats!

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Journalism and Mass Communication Department is to engage students in critical and creative thinking in the classroom, in the laboratory, and through mentoring relationships, leading them to become exceptional, ethical, and agile communicators in a rapidly changing media environment, embracing technology, valuing diversity, and embodying Christ-centered service.

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING

INTERNSHIPS

In the department of JMC, internships are a vital part of your education. You’ll have opportunities to work with local news organizations, PR firms, digital media companies, and film sets—gaining hands-on experience that bridges classroom learning with professional practice. These internships help you build your portfolio, develop industry connections, and graduate career-ready with practical skills and insights that employers value.

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INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: THE CHOSEN

For the past several years, JMC has established a growing pathway that connects its students with internship opportunities on the television series, The Chosen. This pipeline reflects ACU’s commitment to integrating our faith story with hands-on industry experience.

INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: WILDCAT ACADEMICS ON MISSION DOCUMENTARY

ACU’s Wildcat Academics on Mission program sends students around the world on short-term service and ministry trips that emphasize cultural engagement, spiritual growth, and community service. Each summer, JMC students join these teams to film and produce documentaries that capture the purpose, people, and impact of the experience. This collaboration allows students to practice real-world media production while supporting the mission efforts through impactful storytelling.

Watch Multimedia major Makayla Clayton’s documentary RESTORED: Rwanda’s Journey of Healing and Hope