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

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)....
Games and Interactive Media Instructor Publishes Original Card Game
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Games and Interactive Media Instructor Publishes Original Card Game
Sep 09, 2025
Madeline Davis incorporates Lurking Legends in the classroom to bridge creative practices with multidisciplinary game design. Published to Nicholson News on September 9, 2025. If...
Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode Publishes New Book on the Power of Digital Tools
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode Publishes New Book on the Power of Digital Tools
Sep 08, 2025
Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode, professor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, has co-edited the newly published book Exploring Digital Ethnography: From Principles to Practice,...

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Upcoming Events

The University of Central Florida is pleased to announce the 5th Latin American Film Festival to be held from September 27 – October 19, 2025. Times and locations of the films will vary, so please check each film for more…
The University of Central Florida is pleased to announce the 5th Latin American Film Festival to be held from September 27 – October 19, 2025. Times and locations of the films will vary, so please check each film for more…
Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in room NSC 145!

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