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Hootsuite Certified! SLMC Students Pass the Test

Hootsuite Certified! SLMC Students Pass the Test

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Hootsuite Certified! SLMC Students Pass the Test

Film Student Spotlighted In Starz Docuseries America To Me, Highlights Racial Inequality In Her Own Documentary

Film Student Spotlighted In Starz Docuseries America To Me, Highlights Racial Inequality In Her Own Documentary

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Film Student Spotlighted In Starz Docuseries America To Me, Highlights Racial Inequality In Her Own Documentary

October 4: The 8th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

October 4: The 8th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

Social Media Technology Conference

October 4: The 8th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

Dr. Silvia Martinez on WUSA9 at 9

Dr. Silvia Martinez on WUSA9 at 9

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Dr. Silvia Martinez on WUSA9 at 9

Dr. Rochelle Ford inducted into PR Week Hall of Fame

Dr. Rochelle Ford inducted into PR Week Hall of Fame

Alumni in the News

Dr. Rochelle Ford inducted into PR Week Hall of Fame

3rd Generation Howardite, Michelle Miller, Named Host Of CBS This Morning, Talks Finding Her Identity At Howard

3rd Generation Howardite, Michelle Miller, Named Host Of CBS This Morning, Talks Finding Her Identity At Howard

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3rd Generation Howardite, Michelle Miller, Named Host Of CBS This Morning, Talks Finding Her Identity At Howard

Ajani Amiri Thomas has been recognized by the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment as the August 2018 Filmmaker of the Month. (Courtesy Photo)

Ajani Amiri Thomas Named DC’s Filmmaker of the Month

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Ajani Amiri Thomas Named DC’s Filmmaker of the Month

SLMC Now Offers Intro Course in Health Communication

SLMC Now Offers Intro Course in Health Communication

SLMC Now Offers Intro Course in Health Communication

CHSOC, The Aspen Institute And The ICA To Provide Books To African University

CHSOC, The Aspen Institute And The ICA To Provide Books To African University

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CHSOC, The Aspen Institute And The ICA To Provide Books To African University

Dean Lawson-Borders Elected ASJMC Vice President

Dean Lawson-Borders Elected ASJMC Vice President

Faculty in the News

Dean Lawson-Borders Elected ASJMC Vice President

Org Comm Student Receives Prestigious FLAS Fellowship for Study in Senegal

Org Comm Student Receives Prestigious FLAS Fellowship for Study in Senegal

Students in the News

Org Comm Student Receives Prestigious FLAS Fellowship for Study in Senegal

Wright Interviewed by HU President on WHUR

Wright Interviewed by HU President on WHUR

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Wright Interviewed by HU President on WHUR

Howard Debate Wins 2018 National HBCU Championship in Parliamentary Debate

Howard Debate Wins 2018 National HBCU Championship in Parliamentary Debate

Howard Debate Wins 2018 National HBCU Championship in Parliamentary Debate

SLMC Celebrates CapComm Lab Week: Jan 22-26

SLMC Celebrates CapComm Lab Week: Jan 22-26

SLMC Celebrates CapComm Lab Week: Jan 22-26

Tyree Featured on Associated Press’ Coverage of Online Game Hair Nah!

Tyree Featured on Associated Press’ Coverage of Online Game Hair Nah!

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Tyree Featured on Associated Press’ Coverage of Online Game Hair Nah!

Dr. Jenkins, Sun and CHSOC Student Panel Promote Howard at Jack and Jill Seminar

Dr. Jenkins, Sun and CHSOC Student Panel Promote Howard at Jack and Jill Seminar

Dr. Jenkins, Sun and CHSOC Student Panel Promote Howard at Jack and Jill Seminar

Langmia Receives Prestigious Toyin Falola Book Award

Langmia Receives Prestigious Toyin Falola Book Award

Faculty in the News

Langmia Receives Prestigious Toyin Falola Book Award

SLMC Alums Johnson, Hill Named Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch

SLMC Alums Johnson, Hill Named Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch

Alumni in the News

SLMC Alums Johnson, Hill Named Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch

Student Eatman Wins Press Release Challenge

Student Eatman Wins Press Release Challenge

Students in the News

Student Eatman Wins Press Release Challenge

PR Majors Davis, Kamara Recipients of Prestigious Ofield Dukes Scholarship

PR Majors Davis, Kamara Recipients of Prestigious Ofield Dukes Scholarship

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PR Majors Davis, Kamara Recipients of Prestigious Ofield Dukes Scholarship

Howard Prevails in ‘Great Debate’ v. Harvard

Howard Prevails in ‘Great Debate’ v. Harvard

Howard Prevails in ‘Great Debate’ v. Harvard

CHSOC Annual Job & Internship Fair in Communications

CHSOC Annual Job & Internship Fair in Communications

CHSOC Annual Job & Internship Fair in Communications

Moriah Denton Heading to PCA/ACA in March 2018

Moriah Denton Heading to PCA/ACA in March 2018

Students in the News

Moriah Denton Heading to PCA/ACA in March 2018

Tyree Presents Work at HU Research Day on Capitol Hill

Tyree Presents Work at HU Research Day on Capitol Hill

Faculty in the News

Tyree Presents Work at HU Research Day on Capitol Hill

Langmia Named Keynote for Maryland Communication Association Conference

Langmia Named Keynote for Maryland Communication Association Conference

Faculty in the News

Langmia Named Keynote for Maryland Communication Association Conference

Highlights from #SMTCW2017 in Photos

Highlights from #SMTCW2017 in Photos

Social Media Technology Conference

Highlights from #SMTCW2017 in Photos

Onwumechili’s International Approach to Sport Communication

Onwumechili’s International Approach to Sport Communication

Faculty in the News

Onwumechili’s International Approach to Sport Communication

HU PRSSA’s Boddie, Waller Receive Grants for National Conference

HU PRSSA’s Boddie, Waller Receive Grants for National Conference

Students in the News

HU PRSSA’s Boddie, Waller Receive Grants for National Conference

Dr. Langmia of SLMC Joins Middle States Evaluation Team

Dr. Langmia of SLMC Joins Middle States Evaluation Team

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Dr. Langmia of SLMC Joins Middle States Evaluation Team

Dr. Indira Somani’s documentary, Life on the Ganges, wins Best Short Documentary at the Cannes Short Film Festival

Dr. Indira Somani’s documentary, Life on the Ganges, wins Best Short Documentary at the Cannes Short Film Festival

Dr. Indira Somani’s documentary, Life on the Ganges, wins Best Short Documentary at the Cannes Short Film Festival

SLMC’s Malin Speaking at Collecting Change, Newseum

SLMC’s Malin Speaking at Collecting Change, Newseum

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SLMC’s Malin Speaking at Collecting Change, Newseum

WHBC Gets New, State Of The Art Studio

WHBC Gets New, State Of The Art Studio

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WHBC Gets New, State Of The Art Studio

AT&T Seeks Black Filmmakers for 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

AT&T Seeks Black Filmmakers for 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

Alumni in the News

AT&T Seeks Black Filmmakers for 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

SLMC’s Jenkins to Speak at Upcoming TEDxHowardUniversity

SLMC’s Jenkins to Speak at Upcoming TEDxHowardUniversity

Faculty in the News

SLMC’s Jenkins to Speak at Upcoming TEDxHowardUniversity

October 5-6: The 7th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

October 5-6: The 7th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

Social Media Technology Conference

October 5-6: The 7th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

Sakita Holley Recognized in PR Week’s 40 Under 40 2017

Sakita Holley Recognized in PR Week’s 40 Under 40 2017

Alumni in the News

Sakita Holley Recognized in PR Week’s 40 Under 40 2017

Branden Hampton awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the July 2017 DC March on Washington Film Festival

Branden Hampton awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the July 2017 DC March on Washington Film Festival

Alumni in the News

Branden Hampton awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the July 2017 DC March on Washington Film Festival

Hans Charles, Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program

Hans Charles, Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program

Alumni in the News

Hans Charles, Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program

Jeredon O’Conner, CHSOC Class of 2015 selected as an ADCOLOR FUTURE for 2017

Jeredon O’Conner, CHSOC Class of 2015 selected as an ADCOLOR FUTURE for 2017

Alumni in the News

Jeredon O’Conner, CHSOC Class of 2015 selected as an ADCOLOR FUTURE for 2017

Mr. Alfred Liggins, III, CEO of Radio One, Keynote Speaker at CHSOC Recognition Ceremony

Mr. Alfred Liggins, III, CEO of Radio One, Keynote Speaker at CHSOC Recognition Ceremony

Mr. Alfred Liggins, III, CEO of Radio One, Keynote Speaker at CHSOC Recognition Ceremony

Faraday Okoro. Director. Nigerian Prince

Film alum win $1m in Tribeca pitch contest for ‘Nigerian Prince’ short

Alumni in the News

Film alum win $1m in Tribeca pitch contest for ‘Nigerian Prince’ short

Oscars: ‘Arrival’s’ Bradford Young Gets Historic Cinematography Nomination

Oscars: ‘Arrival’s’ Bradford Young Gets Historic Cinematography Nomination

Alumni in the News

Oscars: ‘Arrival’s’ Bradford Young Gets Historic Cinematography Nomination

Cinematographer Roundtable: Film vs. Digital, Working With Scorsese and Which Phone Takes the Best Pictures

Cinematographer Roundtable: Film vs. Digital, Working With Scorsese and Which Phone Takes the Best Pictures

Alumni in the News

Cinematographer Roundtable: Film vs. Digital, Working With Scorsese and Which Phone Takes the Best Pictures

Hot and Cold: Exploring the Cinematography of ‘Arrival’ DP Bradford Young

Hot and Cold: Exploring the Cinematography of ‘Arrival’ DP Bradford Young

Alumni in the News

Hot and Cold: Exploring the Cinematography of ‘Arrival’ DP Bradford Young

Dr. Wright-Harp presented the Certificate for Special Contributions in Higher Education by ASHA

Dr. Wright-Harp presented the Certificate for Special Contributions in Higher Education by ASHA

Faculty in the News

Dr. Wright-Harp presented the Certificate for Special Contributions in Higher Education by ASHA

NewsVision Dec 2016 Newscast

NewsVision Dec 2016 Newscast

NewsVision Dec 2016 Newscast

Filmmaker Julie Dash Time-Warner Visiting Professor at Howard University.

Filmmaker Julie Dash featured in New York Times

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Filmmaker Julie Dash featured in New York Times

Han Solo Movie Hires Selma/Arrival Cinematographer Bradford Young

Han Solo Movie Hires Selma/Arrival Cinematographer Bradford Young

Alumni in the News

Han Solo Movie Hires Selma/Arrival Cinematographer Bradford Young

Cathy Hughes School of Communications Naming Ceremony (Watch Live)

Cathy Hughes School of Communications Naming Ceremony (Watch Live)

School in the News

Cathy Hughes School of Communications Naming Ceremony (Watch Live)

Howard University Alumna Erin Winters Is “Live With Kelly” Finalist

Howard University Alumna Erin Winters Is “Live With Kelly” Finalist

Alumni in the News

Howard University Alumna Erin Winters Is “Live With Kelly” Finalist

HOWARD ANNOUNCES THE CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

HOWARD ANNOUNCES THE CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

School in the News

HOWARD ANNOUNCES THE CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

Cathy Hughes on NPR’s “How I Built This”

Cathy Hughes on NPR’s “How I Built This”

Cathy Hughes on NPR’s “How I Built This”

Strengthen Your Social Media Game Oct. 6-7

Strengthen Your Social Media Game Oct. 6-7

Social Media Technology Conference

Strengthen Your Social Media Game Oct. 6-7

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Sharing Ideas from Howard University to Cinema Asmara!

Faculty in the News

Sharing Ideas from Howard University to Cinema Asmara!

Howard Students to provide diverse coverage of Republication National Convention

Howard Students to provide diverse coverage of Republication National Convention

Students in the News

Howard Students to provide diverse coverage of Republication National Convention

Professor Jami Ramberan recognized as OCTFME filmmaker of the month

Professor Jami Ramberan recognized as OCTFME filmmaker of the month

Faculty in the News

Professor Jami Ramberan recognized as OCTFME filmmaker of the month

Howard University rower says he’s lost his sight, but not his vision

Howard University rower says he’s lost his sight, but not his vision

Students in the News

Howard University rower says he’s lost his sight, but not his vision

President Obama singles out SOC’s Cierra Jefferson in his commencement address

President Obama singles out SOC’s Cierra Jefferson in his commencement address

Students in the News

President Obama singles out SOC’s Cierra Jefferson in his commencement address

Departments

Media, Journalism and Film

Media, Journalism and Film

Media, Journalism and Film

Communication, Culture and Media Studies

Communication, Culture and Media Studies

Communication, Culture and Media Studies

The department provides doctoral-level studies leading to the PhD which focuses on communication...

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Strategic communications seniors.

Strategic, Legal and Management Communication

Strategic, Legal and Management Communication

ACEJMC DATA

761

COMC, JOUR, RTVF, SLMC, MJFC Enrollment
Fall 2017

803

COMC, JOUR, RTVF, SLMC, MJFC Enrollment
Fall 2016

879

COMC, JOUR, RTVF, SLMC, MJFC Enrollment
Fall 2015

979

COMC, JOUR, RTVF Enrollment
Fall 2014

190

2017-18 Graduation Data

217

2016-17 Graduation Data

207

2015-2016 Graduation Data

312

2014-2015 Graduation Data

93.6%

Fall 2017 1-yr Retention Rate

84.7%

Fall 2016 1-yr Retention Rate

87.1%

Fall 2015 1-yr Retention Rate

Data tables
*The school’s reorganization took effect in Fall 2013. Public Relations and Advertising became part of SLMC, and JOUR and RTVF merged to become MJFC

CAA DATA
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100%

On-Time Program Completion Rates 2017-2018

100%

On-Time Program Completion Rates 2016-2017

92%

On-Time Program Completion Rates 2015-2016

97%

3 Year Average

100%

Praxis Examination Pass Rates 2017-2018

90%

Praxis Examination Pass Rates 2016-2017

100%

Praxis Examination Pass Rates 2015-2016

97%

3 Year Average

100%

Employment Rates of Graduates 2017-2018

100%

Employment Rates of Graduates 2016-2017

100%

Employment Rates of Graduates 2015-2016

100%

3 Year Average

Graduation Schemes

Advertising
Audio
Journalism
Legal Comm
Media Management
Org. Communications
Public Relations
Television & Film
MFA Film

Departments

Communication, Culture and Media Studies
Communication, Sciences and Disorders
Media, Journalism and Film
Strategic, Legal and Management Comm.

Centers & Programs

Adopt-A-Team
Annenberg Honors Program
CERRC
Forensics and Debate
Interdisciplinary Program
Media Innovation Center
NABEF Media Sales Institute
Speech and Hearing Clinic

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