Communication Design

This unique, interdisciplinary department represents several disciplines; including graphic design, broadcasting, video production, photography, new media, mass communication studies, and instructional design and technology. This breadth provides a more complete perspective on how the field you choose fits into the wider world of communications. Our talented and experienced faculty have distinguished academic and professional reputations in their fields. All are dedicated teachers.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design

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Graphic Design
Mass Communication Design
Media Arts

Minors

Broadcasting
Communication Design
Instructional Design and Technology
Photographic Studies (offered through the Art Department)

Student Internships

The communication intern programs are intended as a transition between school and the work setting.Internships provide you with academic credit while pursuing on-the-job learning experiences in the communication field. Internship assignments are available throughout California as well as nationally in such areas as Washington D.C., Boston, and New York.

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Scholarships!

The College of Communication and Education awarded students more than $105,000 in scholarship aid for the 2010-11 academic year.

Teaching Opportunities

The Department of Communication Design is collecting application materials for temporary faculty for teaching opportunities that may be available in the 2013/2014 academic year. If you are interested in being considered for a teaching position during the 2013/2014 academic year, please submit the following to the Department of Communication Design, CSU Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0504, on or before May 1, 2013.

A Letter of Interest
A current vitae
A list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach, and for which you wish to be considered
A Unit 3 Faculty Application for employment. The Unit 3 application can be found at the following location: http://www.csuchico.edu/faaf/facultyrecruit/facultyapplication.docx

For more information please refer to the website: http://www.csuchico.edu/cdes. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog: http://catalog.csuchico.edu. An annual security report for CSU, Chico can be obtained by accessing the following website: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/clery_report.shtmlCSU, Chico is an AA/EEO/ADA Employer.