Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord College of
Journalism & Mass Communications

Our purpose is to educate producers and consumers of existing and emerging forms of public communication and to instill in them the value of freedom of expression, critical thinking, creativity, ethics, professional skills, and social responsibility.

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cameras available for students to check out for location work

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student organizations and practicums for students to network and grow professional skills

#2

in the nation in 2024 for quality of student work according to the Broadcast Education Association

Degree Programs

Career Opportunities

Broadcast journalist
Advertising sales
Creative director
Marketing
Media planner
Brand management
Graphic design
Film producer
Multi-media producer
Print and web journalist
Publisher
Editorial writer
News producer
Photography
Novel writer
Editor
Columnist
Media relations
Publicist
Public information officer
Event coordinator
Social media marketing

Top 3 Things to Know

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Our journalism program was named one of the top 10 programs in the nation by the Radio Television Digital News Association, and we are a national leader in video production. Our professional writing program is one of the oldest in the nation and BestofColleges. com ranked our advertising program in the top 10 in the country.

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Thanks to a generous $22 million gift from the Gaylord family, students have access to four state-of-the-art television studios, numerous editing bays, two large multimedia labs, a 2,000-square- foot student-run advertising and public relations agency, nearly 300 computers with the latest media software, and a dedicated podcasting studio.

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Our students build strong bonds with one another as they design public relations or advertising campaigns, work on investigative multimedia journalism series with Gaylord News, or write and produce one of our many regular student-run broadcasts, including Sooner Sports Pad and OU Nightly.

Mecca Thompson

Journalism, Class of 2024
From Humble, Texas

I’m eternally grateful for the faculty at Gaylord College and the opportunities I received as a student. The hands-on learning experiences and real world opportunities prepared me for the next steps in my career as a journalist. Every professor, advisor, and dean truly want the best for their students and are intentional in helping us reach success. I’m so thankful to have received my education from OU and Gaylord.