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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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,...
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Instructor Showcases Film at Toronto International Film Festival
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Instructor Showcases Film at Toronto International Film Festival
Oct 13, 2025
Dragan Vildovic celebrated the screening of his film Our Father featured at the Toronto International Film Festival. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published October 13, 2025...
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Faculty Member Showcases Healthcare Communication Research on Global Stage
Communication Faculty
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Faculty Member Showcases Healthcare Communication Research on Global Stage
Oct 08, 2025
Dr. Rufus Barfield presents his research on communication processes among multidisciplinary bone marrow transplant teams at the 2025 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH)....

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Upcoming Events

Once a year, the Film Program at the UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media hosts the Fall Showcase – a selection of ten short films made in our undergraduate production courses during the previous school year. This screening includes…
Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in room NSC 145!
Blast off with us!  Join the College of Sciences, College of Engineering & Computer Science and The College of Optics and Photonics for an out-of-this-world celebration at the 3rd Annual Space Game Tailgate. Date: Friday, November 7, 2025Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.Location: UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni…

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