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Elevate your future through the one thing every organization needs—effective communication.

$61,310

Median Annual Wage

For media and communication workers. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020)

14%

Projected Growth

In communication-related career opportunities from 2020-2030. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Engaging Concentrations

Customize your studies through one of three concentrations: communication studies, media ministry, or public relations.

Incredible impact begins with clear communication.

Effective communication is the heartbeat of any successful organization. It’s also your gateway to limitless career opportunities. Advertising, branding, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, media-based ministry, and beyond.

Examine the psychology behind communication theory. Engage proven, practical communication strategies. Master your ability to reach various audiences, across multiple platforms, through cutting-edge communication methods. That’s strategic communication at NGU.

This degree program features three concentration options:

Experience Learning In Studio and Across Campus

The Vision (Online & Magazine)

One incredible experience. Two award-winning publications. Countless ways to improve your talents. Writing. Photojournalism. Videography. Editing. Production. And more. Practice all of it while working for NGU’s magazine (The Vision) and news site (The Vision Online).

Vision-48 News

Television writing and producing. Studio operations and field production. Experience every aspect as a VisionTV staff member. Recognized by the SC Press Association as a leader in online student media, NGU’s VisionTV and VisionMedia are led by students like you.

NGU Film Club

Join the student-led NGU Film Club and inspire Christian storytelling through video production. Collaborate with your peers to produce films. Write, direct, produce, and promote various projects. Then, showcase your work at NGU’s annual Red Carpet Film Festival. Even have your production judged by film professionals. It’s Christian media at its finest – all at NGU.

Communicate Beside Experienced & Faithful Story Tellers

Web Drake, PhD
Dean, College of Communication & Fine Arts

Randall E. King, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Communication

Heather Kunselman
Academic Secretary

Kelechi Benet, MFA
Assistant Professor, Communication

Lara Jackson, MS
Instructor, Mass Communication

Karyn Campbell, PhD
Assistant Professor, Communication

Shurajit Gopal, PhD
Assistant Professor, Broadcasting

Andrew W. Stevens, DMin
Associate Professor, Communication

Ansley Welchel, APR
Instructor, Communication

John W. Williford, Jr., PhD
Assistant Professor, Communication

Stories that Started Here

Tiffany Wilkinson ’07

I believe NGU prepared me well for my ministry with Access to Success.

Jamie Costa ’15

Since graduating, I have won several competitions for my impressions and have signed with two talent agencies in CA.

Journie Crenshaw ʼ20

Doing my first ‘Monday Minute’ for NGU Vision Media was the start of my journey in journalism.

More Successes

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