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About School of Communication


TSU School of Communication – Excellence in Media, Journalism & Digital Innovation

Founded in 1975, Texas Southern University’s School of Communication (SOC) is a transformational, interdisciplinary academic hub offering four undergraduate departments and two graduate programs, including:

  • Communication Studies

  • Entertainment Recording Industry Management (ERIM)

  • Journalism

  • Radio, Television, and Film (RTF)

  • Master of Arts (MA) in Communication

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Professional Communication and Digital Media (PCDM)

As one of the oldest HBCU communication programs in the U.S. and the first of its kind in Houston, SOC has long been a leader in excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its impact has shaped Houston media, fostering representation of African Americans and underserved communities, driving policy change, and inspiring multicultural storytelling. Many SOC graduates have joined local media organizations, helping them embrace diversity, positive change, and industry growth.

For 48 years, the school has been at the forefront of training culturally responsive professionals and scholars who can navigate urban and international settings with a deep sense of inclusivity and an understanding of historical legacy.   

The SOC's innovative approach has helped it to become the "cultural hub of excellence for all things media and communication at TSU" and the communities it serves. Its new state-of-the-art multiplatform television studio, dedicated newsroom, audio engineering production room, convergence multimedia labs, KTSU2 digital lab, and centers for excellence, including Africana Futures, have placed it at the top of communication schools nationwide.  

The updated curriculum and new Master of Arts degree in Professional Communication and Digital Media (PCDM), which was added in 2015, has quickly become a popular graduate program concentration with over 150 students since its inception.   

New partnerships with NBCU Academy, KPRC2 Houston, the Center for Journalism and Democracy, Austin Film Festival, WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, and African Film Festival have put the SOC on the map as one of the nation's premier schools. 

The SOC's Advisory Board, which includes stellar academics and award-winning professionals, is helping the school to blaze an unparalleled path of opportunities for its students and faculty. 

Faculty have created groundbreaking research and experiential projects that are far-reaching with global impact. 

SOC students and alumni can be found worldwide, making a remarkable difference in the field. From Hollywood to New York and Emmys to Grammys, School of Communication students and alumni are making their marks in an unprecedented manner.  

The School of Communication (SOC) at Texas Southern University is dedicated to empowering students as lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and creative leaders in media and emerging industries. SOC fosters groundbreaking research, bridging misconceptions and cultural gaps to promote understanding, inclusivity, and global collaboration.

Morgan KirbyKevin Adams, M.A.
Assistant Dean for Marketing and Student Services
School of Communication
Email:  Kevin.Adams@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7408

Hello Prospective Tigers and Friends,

Thanks for your interest in the School of Communication (SOC).

The SOC was established in 1975 and is one of the oldest communication programs among the nation's HBCUs and the first in Houston. 

Today, the SOC has transformed into an interdisciplinary academic school with four departments and two graduate programs: Communication Studies (COMM); Entertainment Recording Industry Management (ERIM); Journalism (JOUR); Radio, Television, and Film (RTF); and Master of Arts in Communication (MA) and Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Digital Media (PCDM).

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 Hello Prospective Tigers and Friends,

Thanks for your interest in the School of Communication (SOC).

The SOC was established in 1975 and is one of the oldest communication programs among the nation's HBCUs and the first in Houston. 

Today, the SOC has transformed into an interdisciplinary academic school with four departments and two graduate programs: Communication Studies (COMM); Entertainment Recording Industry Management (ERIM); Journalism (JOUR); Radio, Television, and Film (RTF); and Master of Arts in Communication (MA) and Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Digital Media (PCDM).

Are you or your organization planning to visit?

Prospective students can arrange for a campus visit. For a general tour of the campus and complete admissions and financial aid information, please use the following link:

TSU Campus Tour

For a tour of the School of Communication facilities, contact me directly via email: kevin.adams@tsu.edu

Regards,

  Kevin Adams sig

Kevin Adams