Meet Your Program Advisors

Here’s just a few of the people who’ll help guide you through the program:

  • Nancy Semotiuk, Ph.D. – Strategic Communication, Professional Writing Certificate
  • Lynelle Ellis, Ph.D. – Digital Communication, Center for Media Ministry Director
  • Linda Crumley, Ph.D. – International Communication, Pre-SLP

You’ll also work with professional staff and adjuncts who bring real-world experience to the classroom. Full contact list can be found here.


Program Options

Majors

  • International Communication (BA)
  • Strategic Communication (BA)
  • Digital Communication (BA)
  • Music Production (BMUS)
  • Pre-Speech Language Pathology (AS)

Minors

  • Drama
  • Journalism
  • Speech Communication
  • International Communication

Certificates

  • Professional Writing
  • Social Media & Digital Marketing

All changes to majors or minors are made via MyWWU → Student Center → Change Major/Minor.


Where You'll Be Creating

The Blackbox

A flexible, state-of-the-art performance and event space. Drama productions, guest speakers, department mixers — this is where a lot happens.

Village Hall

One of the oldest and most iconic buildings on campus, now home to student events, productions, and the Student Development Center.

Center for Media Ministry

Cameras, lights, mics, editing bays — this is your creative playground. Used by Digital Comm and Music Production students for both class and personal projects.


See Where Our Alumni Are Working

  • Seattle Children’s Theatre, Teaching Artist
  • Science Communicator, National Parks Service
  • Owner, Social Media Agency
  • Associate Professor, Sacramento State University
  • Video Production Manager, Best Buy Canada
  • Program Marketing Coordinator, YMCA
  • Morning Show Host/Director of Marketing, WGTS 91.9
  • Integrated Marketing Specialist, Sprout Social
  • Marketing and Communication Specialist, Adventist Medical Center
  • Director of Development & Philanthropic Services, Blue Mountain Community Foundation
  • Self employed, Executive Coach and Consultant
  • Interactive Editor, North Bay Business Journal
  • Vice President for University Relations & Advancement, Walla Walla University
  • Marketing Communications Director, American Heart Association of Oregon
  • Assistant Director for content, North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
  • Lead Politics Reporter, PEOPLE Magazine
  • Digital Services Manager, MultiCare HealthSystem