Mission

We offer a hands-on study of media research and production. Our faculty work closely with students and get them involved in scholarly and creative projects.

Culture

Faculty-Student Connection, From Admissions Onwards.

• Applications reviewed by the faculty in the student’s area
• Students choose their own advisory committee, including the chair
• Advisory committee oversees the entire path from admissions to the degree
• Consultation is frequent, direct, personal

Flexible Student Programs, Derived Through Direct Faculty Consultation.

• All programs begin with rigorous core courses
• Afterwards, students design their own programs completely
• Student’s advisory committee consults and approves
• Sample programs are available for guidance
• Work outside the department is encouraged
• New, interesting, unorthodox educational programs are OK

Entrepreneurial Faculty, With Student Collaboration.

• Faculty are global authorities in numerous areas of communications
• Wide portfolio of faculty projects to choose from
• Traditional subjects as well as the cutting edge
• Faculty and students research and create together
• Hands-on training improves academic and creative skills
• Students often collaborate in long-lived teams (1-2 years)
• Open and friendly workshop atmosphere

The Graduate Program in Telecommunications at Indiana University:
A hands-on foundation for future research and creativity.