Turn your passion for communication into a powerful career. At the University of Indianapolis (UIndy), our hands-on/experiential approach puts you directly in the field, whether you're managing a real PR firm, reporting for an award-winning newspaper, or working at a professional radio station. With our industry-connected faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, you won't just learn about communication—you'll do it.
Communication Programs
Teaching through doing
From creating a communications plan to managing your own newspaper column to producing TV and radio shows, our experiential learning courses help you put what you've learned into practice and jumpstart your experience. Each of our six communication tracks allows you to build translatable skills to pack your resume. Lacking a focused career path in communication? You can sample different classes to discover what most energizes and excites you.
Top-notch facilities
Our facilities have the same modern equipment used in large TV studios and radio stations. UIndyTV and WICR FM (88.7) give you a shot at preparing sets, acting as talent, handling behind-the-scenes work, and writing TV and radio scripts. In Top Dog Communication, our public relations firm, you'll produce real work for non-profit organizations in Indianapolis. From inside the newsroom, you can write articles and help manage The Reflector, UIndy’s print and online newspaper. Learn more about Communication Facilities
Industry-cultured faculty
UIndy's communication faculty are some of the best and brightest in their industries. Our professors have real-world experience in their areas of expertise, and many of them still work in their field while teaching. They bring that experience to the classroom, giving you a practical education for a variety of communication careers. We maintain close relationships with all of our alumni, offering networking opportunities that can be beneficial to new graduates.