The mission of the Department of Mass Communication is to provide education that will enable graduates to improve the media and professional communication activities and the quality of life in the multicultural community of Southwest Louisiana, value lifelong learning, and enhance communication professions through focus on:

  • Critical thinking in a variety of contexts throughout the world
  • Service to the university and community in assessing and improving oral and written communication skills
  • Professionalism and Ethical Understanding
  • Technology Proficiency and Mass Media Understanding