New name. Same mission.

You’re a communicator. A creator of worlds. Whether it’s developing a game, filming a scene or writing a newscast, you’ve got a point of view.

The new Nicholson School of Communication and Media has a dozen degrees and almost 100 faculty in areas like advertising, journalism, communication and conflict, interactive media and film. Award-winning faculty who have shot Super Bowl commercials and studied the language of astronauts. Practical and profitable degrees.

So go ahead and create. Collaborate. Change the world even. At NSCM we’ve got you covered.

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Study Abroad Summer 2026!

This summer, NSCM is offering classes in San José, Costa Rica; Barcelona, Spain; and Rome, Italy.

Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to enhance your college experience!

 
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Ph.D. in Strategic Communication

Launched in Fall of 2019, the Strategic Communication Ph.D. is a cutting-edge program that addresses the current and growing needs of today’s world in health, crisis and risk communication.

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Our advisors can put you on the right path and in the right class. We offer undergraduate and graduate advising. Please call our office to schedule an advising appointment.

Services include academic advising, limited access program admission counseling, degree audit interpretation, course override assistance and many other services.

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Campus of Connection

As of Fall of 2019, NSCM’s communication and digital media programs joined the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy at UCF Downtown, a 21st-century campus with access to arts, culture, nightlife and business. Other programs will follow at a later date.

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In the News

UCF Film Professor Premieres Documentary in New York City
Faculty Film and Mass Media
UCF Film Professor Premieres Documentary in New York City
Nov 07, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professor Georg Koszulinski debuts his feature documentary A Map of the World in Time at the Raw Science Film...
Award Winning Film Faculty Brings Hollywood Experience to the Classroom
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Award Winning Film Faculty Brings Hollywood Experience to the Classroom
Nov 03, 2025
Mark Schimmel brings real-world experience and heartfelt guidance to the next generation of filmmakers at UCF. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published November 3, 2025 From...
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Course Earns Service-Learning Designation Connecting Students with Local Nonprofits
Communication
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Course Earns Service-Learning Designation Connecting Students with Local Nonprofits
Oct 15, 2025
Principles of Advertising has officially become a Service-Learning course, giving students the opportunity to partner with local nonprofits. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published October 15,...

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Upcoming Events

Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in room NSC 145!
Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in room NSC 145!
Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in room NSC 145!

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