College of Communication & Information

The Schools of Communication Studies, Emerging Media and Technology, Information, Media and Journalism and Visual Communication Design comprise the College of Communication and Information (CCI) at Kent State University, making it the only college in the nation to combine a mix of technology, design, media, communication and information-related majors and programs.

Admissions & Visits

Thinking about choosing a communications-related major or program at Kent State University? Learn about our virtual info sessions happening every Thursday this summer.

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Academics & Advising

Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. student, the College of Communication and Information provides a wide variety of degree programs from which to choose, including emerging media and technology, communication studies, media and journalism, visual communication design and information science.

CCI Student Life

Get inspired. Get involved. As a CCI student at Kent State, it’s easy to dream big. There are countless opportunities for you to surpass even your own expectations. Our global programs, learning communities, real-world learning and internships are only a few of the high-quality programs that will help you succeed.

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CCI Explore

You were born to explore – to navigate an ever-expanding world of new ideas, new information, new people and new stories. The College of Communication & Information (CCI) is committed to offering innovative coursework, experiential learning, study away programs and internship and service-learning opportunities that expand your perspectives and your possibilities.

Spotlights

VCD Professor Designs Typeface for Award Winning Film "Wolfwalkers"

Jan 19, 2021

Associate Professor in the School of Visual Communication Design, Aoife Mooney designed a custom typeface and logotype for the animated film Wolfwalkers.

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Design as Advocacy: Students Inspire Civic Engagement Through 'Get out the Vote' Project

Nov 3, 2020

This fall, Kent State students took part in a nationwide effort to increase voting participation through design.

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Kent State Scholars Team up with Bournemouth University to Create Election Project

Jan 20, 2021

Since 2015, Bournemouth University’s Center for Health and Media Research has conducted an election analysis, including rapid responses and contributions from several leading U.S. and international academics, which, this year, includes four from Kent State University.

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Communication Mattered on January 6. It Always Matters.

Jan 11, 2021

This reflection is by Stephanie Danes Smith, an Associate Professor in the College of Communication and Information. Before she began sharing her passion and vast knowledge of communication with Kent State students, she spent 27 years working for the U.S. Federal government, 25 of them with the CIA.

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UXD Grad Helps Make Kent Digitally Accessible

Oct 15, 2020

Alison Haynes graduated with a master's degree in User Experience Design and stepped right into a job as the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Compliance Coordinator on the Systems Development and Innovation team at Kent State.

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