Amplify Your Voice. Shape the Narrative.
Welcome to the School of Communication at Northern Arizona University. We empower storytellers, journalists, strategic communicators, designers, animators, and media professionals to create meaningful impact in an ever-evolving world.
Storytellers, Innovators, Changemakers
The School of Communication at NAU prepares students to become ethical, skilled communicators in journalism, strategic communication, media production, and emerging digital platforms. Our hands-on approach combines theory with practice, preparing graduates for success in today’s dynamic media landscape.
Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, our students gain real-world experience through internships with local media, national organizations, and global brands. Our faculty are award-winning journalists, filmmakers, researchers, and industry professionals dedicated to your success.
Find Your Path Forward
Whether you’re passionate about film, journalism, strategic communication, design, animation, or media production, we offer programs designed to help you make your mark.
Undergraduate Programs
- Communication Studies
- Creative Media and Film
- Journalism
- Photography
- Strategic Communication
- Visual Communication (Graphic Design & Animation)
Graduate students
Advance your career with specialized study in communication theory, strategic communication, documentary and media storytelling.
MA in Communication (available on campus and online)
- optional emphases in Documentary Studies and Strategic Communication (available on campus)
- accelerated programs in Documentary Studies and Strategic Communication (earn credit toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees)
- graduate certificates
Additional learning opportunities
- The VisualDESIGNLab
- The Public Speaking Lab
- Photography Studios and Labs
- The Media Innovation Center (The Lumberjack Newspaper, KJACK Radio, MIC Sports Reporting, UTVStudios, NAZToday News Broadcast)
- Indigenous Youth Media Workshop (Summer)
