Accomplished faculty instruct, guide, and inspire Edinboro students to achieve and lead. EU faculty are recognized for their commitment to student success and creating a personal and engaging academic environment.
The Edinboro experience extends well beyond the classroom. EU students prepare for careers and life through opportunities for hands-on learning, collaborative research with faculty, global travel, and internships.
Fighting Scots live, work, and play in state-of-the-art facilities on EU’s picturesque 585-acre campus. Located just 20 miles south of Erie, Pennsylvania’s fourth-largest city, Edinboro is bustling with exciting activities.
Develop the skills that employers need.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations in the communications field are on the rise. Jobs for meeting, convention and event planners, fundraisers, advertising and promotions managers and social and community service managers will grow approximately 10% between now and 2024.
The Strategic Communication program is highly flexible. You can select from a broad range of courses that will prepare you for careers in all aspects of communications, including:
Advertising and sales
Public relations
Interpersonal and organizational communication
Media management and criticism
Political communication
Public advocacy
Your Strategic Communication degree will take you places. Just ask any of our graduates. They’re finding success in diverse industries including public relations, media production, pharmaceutical sales, event management, journalism, advertising, conflict mediation, non-profit management, higher education and community organizing. Examples include:
Emily Morris (BA ’88, MA ‘90) - Vice president of marketing and chief brand manager, Chautauqua Institution
Sean Peebles (BA ‘96) - Announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH
Greg Harris (BA ’07, MA ‘12) - Assistant dean of undergraduate studies, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Joelyn Bush (BA ‘08) - Marketing and communications director, United Way, Erie County
Prepare for a rewarding career.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Communication, Journalism and Media
Business Administration
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Graphic Design
Political Science
Dr. Tim Thompson, Department Chair
Email: tthompson@edinboro.edu
Phone: 814.732.2162
219 Meadville St, Edinboro, PA 16444
Phone: 814.732.2000