Rutgers University School of Communication and Information

Now is the time to pursue studies in the fields of communication and information. The solutions to many of our critical social and economic problems are rooted in information dissemination, facilitation and negotiation, and civic engagement. Communication and information are vital to a thriving democracy -- they bring people together with the power to bridge gaps created by distance, culture, politics, and experience.Our undergraduate programs in communication, journalism and media studies, and information technology and informatics provide students with the strong knowledge base necessary to prime them for careers in industry, government, and academia.Our master’s programs in communication and media, and library and information science introduce students to theory and practice in fields where the application of communication and information resources lead to success.The Ph.D. program in Communication, Information and Library Studies provides doctoral training in theoretical and research skills for scholarly and professional leadership in the fields of communication, library and information science, and journalism and media studies. Our Professional Development Studies program leads the field in continuous education and outreach for information professionals.We are the only school in the prestigious Association of American Universities to offer communication and information disciplines under one umbrella.Our program in school library media is ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report. Our library science program is consistently ranked in the top 10 programs in the nation.With easy access to New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, our students and graduates have myriad internship, educational, and employment opportunities open to them.We have:1,840 undergraduate majors345 undergraduate minors355 masters students100 doctoral studentsOver 100 non-degree students engaged in Professional Development Studies61 full-time faculty, including 52 Ph.D. recipients140 part-time faculty 38 professional staffOver 22,000 alumni