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School of Communication and Journalism

School of Communication and Journalism

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The School of Communication and Journalism, otherwise known as COJO, provides students with opportunity, experience and high-quality education. We offer a variety of unique courses between our undergraduate programs and our graduate programs. Our COJO faculty and staff are here to help you succeed in whatever area of communication you feel passionate about.

With COJO, you will be able to receive hands-on practice in the communication and journalism industries. Our students have accessible opportunities in recording studios, newspaper, radio, television production and more!

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The book cover of "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir" by Curtis Chin.

Film screening, memoir discussion set with Curtis Chin

Curtis Chin, a critically acclaimed Chinese American writer, producer and director, will be on the South Dakota State University campus Thursday, Oct. 24, to screen his documentary films and to discuss his award-winning memoir.

‘Voices of the Prairie’ documentary series continues

Rocky Dailey, professor in South Dakota State University’s School of Communication and Journalism, will have parts three and four of his documentary series, “Voices of the Prairie: A History of Broadcasting in South Dakota,” shown on South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

School of Communication and Journalism alum receives Outstanding Thesis Award

Marie Anderson, a 2023 graduate from the South Dakota State University School of Communication and Journalism, is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Thesis Award from the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and Gender.