The Strategic Communications emphasis is designed for students who are interested in the fields of communications and marketing.

Courses focus on marketing campaigns, advertising, public relations, event planning and social media marketing. Students work on a real-world campaign with a corporate client.

Ouachita alumni in this field include:

• President, Arkansas Business Publishing
• COO, Team SI (Social Innovation)
• Director, Benton Event Center
• Communications Director, Walton Family Foundation
• Communications project coordinator, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
• Director of Marketing, Arkansas Heart Hospital
• Senior Communications Representative, Lockheed Martin
• Marketing & Tourism Manager, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
• Director of Marketing & Communications, Pediatrics Plus

The Visual Media and Film emphasis is designed for students who are interested in creating meaningful content for the film and broadcast media industry.

Classes focus on video writing, production and editing, as well as the history and current issues in visual media. Students in our Sundance class attend the Sundance Film Festival in January, where they interact with film writers and producers. Opportunities in the field include work with a corporate, nonprofit or ministry communications team.

Alumni in this field include:

• Co-anchor, FOX News Atlanta
• Executive Director of Communications, The Church at Rock Creek
• Digital Content Producer, WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC
• Sports photojournalist KATV, Little Rock
• Cinematographer, Los Angeles
• Marathon Digital Broadway Shows, New York City
• Freelance writer, Turner Classic Movies
• Reporter, Beverly Press

The Multimedia Journalism emphasis is designed for students who are interested in how to communicate messages using a variety of platforms.

Courses include knowledge and skills in social media, print design, video, broadcasting, photography and feature writing.

Alumni working in the field of multimedia journalism include:

• Senior editor, Arkansas Democrat Gazette; notable blogger
• Content manager, Arkansas Baptist State Convention
• Senior Editor and Columnist, Arkansas Democrat-gazette
• Assistant editor at D Magazine, Dallas
• Digital Media Producer, Prestonwood Baptist Church
• Director, Digital Strategy & Brand Engagement at Walmart
• Journalism teacher and advisor at Central High School, Little Rock
• Television News Anchor/Reporter 5News
• Author and Sustainability Influences
• News Director, KARK
• Reporter, KARK

The Sports Media emphasis of the Communications & Media major prepares students for careers in the growing sports industry, both through traditional media and new media approaches to sports journalism, broadcasting and public relations.

Course content focuses on skill development in a variety of platforms, including print, video, online and broadcast. Students have extensive hands-on opportunities throughout their college careers in broadcasting live events, game coverage and sports promotion. Job and career opportunities in the field of sports media are plentiful and ever-changing to meet the sports industry landscape. Students will develop an extensive resume to apply for jobs with sports journalism outlets, as well as a variety of media positions for professional franchises and college athletic departments.

Alumni in this field of work include:

• Director web content for Bassmaster.com and Outdoor Channel
• Associate director of the NCAA
• Videographer, WXIA 11 Alive TV (NBC) in Atlanta, GA
• Play-by-play voice, Northwestern State University Demon Athletics; sports radio talk show host
• Sr. Editor, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
• Associate Director, Media Coordination and Statistics, NCAA
• Senior Director, Track Communications at NASCAR
• Locutor at Cumulus Media, Inc.
• Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, Ouachita

The Communications Studies emphasis is designed for students interested in oral communication and communications in different settings.

Courses focus on communications in personal, small group, family and corporate setting. Opportunities in this area include work with corporate, non-profit and ministry communications teams.

Alumni include:

• Executive assistant, CJRW advertising agency
• Oral communications and theatre teacher, Little Rock Christian Academy
• Associate Professor of Communication, Clemson University
• Assistant Professor of Communication, Clemson University
• Business Development Representative and Licensed Professional Counselor, Pinnacle Point Behavioral Healthcare System
• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Author and Motivational Speaker
• Law School, Oklahoma City University

The Integrated Communications emphasis is designed for students who have a unique interest in communications that requires a combination of emphases. A student can propose a 12-hour emphasis to be approved by the adviser, department chair and dean.