Are you looking for a dynamic career in media?

Waldorf鈥檚 communication program will prepare you for many exciting positions within the communications industry by combining a liberal arts education with specific job skills and service to the greater community. Waldorf will help you improve your proficiency in written and verbal communication, visual literacy and multimedia skills. The bachelor鈥檚 program began in 1993 when professors David Damm and Mark Newcom created a bachelor鈥檚 program in communications at Waldorf University. Using their professional media experience and research into successful programs from throughout the country, the professors built a strong program based on several key ingredients.

Contact

Email: communications@waldorf.edu

Phone: 800.292.1903

Department Hours: M-F: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST

Tracks

Waldorf鈥檚 communications faculty know you won鈥檛 really start to learn until you get your hands on a project and create. Whether you favor written or electronic communication, you will have semester after semester of opportunities to write, record, edit and design. Your passion to produce will lead the way.

  • Digital Media
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations

Campus Media

Can you picture yourself hosting your own radio program, shooting a TV show, editing a film, writing for a newspaper, designing a magazine or planning a special event? 鈥淧icture鈥 no more. Your dreams become reality from the first day you set foot on campus. All the latest digital technology becomes your playground to find new heights of creativity. Go ahead 鈥 we dare you!

KZOW

You and your fellow students will manage the KZOW 91.9 FM radio station, including the opportunity to broadcast your very own live show. You will learn music programming, public relations, production and promotion. Plus, you can support your fellow Warriors as you call play by play for the Warrior Sports Network.  Start thinking about your on-air name.

When you are out of the studio, you can enjoy your friend鈥檚 broadcasts and the latest music 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on the radio or web stream. Bonus!

The Lobbyist

Grab your reporter鈥檚 notebook, because you鈥檙e on the scene.  You will learn how to report the news happening on campus and in the community with excellent writing and compelling photographs.  Get the facts 鈥 get the quote 鈥 then get your name in print in Waldorf鈥檚 online newspaper, .

The Torch

Wanna know something that looks amazing in a portfolio?  A full-color, beautifully designed magazine with your name on the list of contributors.  You and your classmates will plan, design and write for The Torch, Waldorf鈥檚 campus magazine.

Not only will you 鈥渢orch鈥 your first job interview, but you鈥檝e got your holiday gifts covered.

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WalTV

Lights 鈥 camera 鈥 YOU are the action!  Take your turn as producer, director, anchor, camera operator or floor director on our weekly campus programs.  You might even have an idea for your very own show which, by the way, will be broadcast on cable and LiveStream.

You鈥檒l master the professional cameras, lighting and communication needed to bring your ideas to life on screen.  Are you ready for your close up?