We offer a small, supportive environment that opens doors to real-world projects, personalized mentorship, and cross-disciplinary studies.
Small Classes
With an average class size of 17 students and close mentorship, you’ll dive deeper into course material while collaborating directly with faculty and classmates who know you by name.
Get Involved
From radio stations, student newspaper, magazine building, internships, and more, you’ll graduate with portfolio-ready work. At a smaller school, it’s easier to get involved and stand out.
See How Our Students Learn by Doing
Explore the unique experiences we offer Communication Arts students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Strong communication skills are more valuable than they've ever been before.
Authentic storytelling, interpersonal strategy, and transformative leadership cannot be automated. A communications degree gives you the human-centered skills to stand out in any industry.
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Why Communication & Media Arts at Western?
Student Involvement
Join a community of passionate storytellers through student-run organizations like Top O’ The World newspaper, KWSB 91.1 radio, and Pathfinder Magazine.
Our Classrooms
Gain resume-building experience, participate in classroom critique, and work like the pros in media labs, studios, and editing suites designed for real-world production.
Personalization
Western’s small size enables you to integrate your studies with real-world impact in areas such as the environment, business, and politics.
Keep your options open for your future.
Communications, language, and literature degrees open doors to careers in PR, media production, journalism, digital marketing, nonprofit communication, corporate communication, advocacy, government, social media strategy, content strategy, broadcasting, and more.
Life in Sunny Gunni
Our campus is located in Gunnison Colorado, on the state’s beautiful Western Slope. Get a feel for what life beyond the classroom looks like!
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Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall 216
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231