School of Communication
Innovative Media and Digital Ethics
The School of Communication stands at the intersection of digital ethics and innovative media. We believe emerging technologies deeply connect with audiences through the art of storytelling. New media also presents new ethical challenges. Our creative community meets these challenges through hands-on experience informed by a strong liberal arts core. We prepare students to become excellent communicators, active listeners, critical thinkers, bold leaders and responsible storytellers. Our students are challenged to meet new media boldly while building essential principles and values. Lipscomb University students are prepared to be:
Excellent Communicators
Active Listeners
Critical Thinkers
Bold Leaders
Responsible Storytellers
Undergraduate Programs
Whether you want a degree that offers a variety of career options or have a specific vocational calling, you can find a major that fits your needs. Knowledge about communication theory, individual behavior and social structures have practical application in all areas of personal and professional life.
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Executives in Residence
At Lipscomb, you’ll enjoy small classes taught by scholars and practitioners, and you’ll put theory into practice from your first class to your final portfolio. Whether you want to become a sports media expert, social media manager, advertiser, journalist, or public relations professional, we’ll help you find your mission and forge a path to accomplish your goals.
Internships and Field Experiences
Every major in the School of Communication is required to complete at least one internship. Lipscomb communication students have interned at dozens of locations in the last several years, including Bridgestone, CMT, the Dell Corporation, Dallas Mavericks, the Disney Corporation, The Emmys, Frist Art Museum, the Golf Channel, Gospel Music Association, Governor of Tennessee, iHeart Radio, Make-A-Wish Foundation, MP&F, Nashville Predators, Nashville Soccer Club, Nissan of North America, Seigenthaler Public Relations, Seacrest Studio, Sony Music Nashville, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Nelson Publishers, The Tennessean and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital among many others. Moreover, Lipscomb University offers a number of global learning opportunities valuable to communication and journalism majors, including programs in London, Vienna, Chile, China, Washington, D.C., and New York.
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Undergraduate Programs
Whether you want a degree that offers a variety of career options or have a specific vocational calling, you can find a major that fits your needs. Knowledge about communication theory, individual behavior and social structures have practical application in all areas of personal and professional life.