School of Communication, Journalism, and Media
Don’t dream of the story you want to tell, make it happen.
Blend art with technology. Develop skills in graphic design, video/audio production, photography or computer programming that will prepare you for careers in business, advertising, publishing, computer gaming and more. Become part of a community that will empower you to make a difference in the world through the power of effective communication.
Welcome to the School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University! SCJM is dedicated to empowering you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today's rapidly evolving media landscape. With a range of programs and courses, we offer hands-on training in communication, journalism, media production, and more.
Our faculty are industry professionals and scholars who are passionate about mentorship and guiding you toward successful careers in media and communication. Whether you aspire to be a journalist, media producer, public relations specialist, or communication strategist, this is your launchpad to a thriving and impactful career.
SCJM programs
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CMU Professor Inducted into the CSCA Hall of Fame
Central States Communication Association (CSCA) is an academic organization of communication professionals including college and university professors, students, and K-12 educators.
CSCA was founded in 1931 to promote the communication discipline in educational, scholarly, and professional endeavors. The association consists of the 13 Midwestern states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
The organization has grown to become the largest regional communication association in the United States and the fourth largest academic communication association in the world.
CSCA Hall of Fame membership is given to those who have been a member of CSCA for 25 years or more and who have contributed to the discipline of communication through meritorious scholarship, teaching/mentoring, participation at conventions, and service to the association.
One of this year’s CSCA Hall of Fame inductees is Central Michigan University’s own Dr. Edward A. Hinck, Department of Communication Professor and Chairperson.
One of his nominators wrote, "I went on to get my Masters and Ph.D. in this discipline because Ed helped me believe that I could. He is the reason that I am now a life-time member of CSCA. Dr. Hinck's mentorship is the reason I am a communication professor. He is the reason I submitted a research paper to CSCA as an undergraduate and there is nothing fragile or fleeting about Ed Hinck's scholarship legacy. He molded what a mentor should be like."
Another of his nominators stated, "Ed pours his heart and soul into his students and their research. And he has done this for years. This type of sustained enthusiasm and attention is so rare and is completely in line with the spirit of the award. To me, Ed is CSCA. He is the reason I go, the reason I see the organization as important, and the reason I see my work as connected to the CSCA mission."
