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.

NSCM at a Glance

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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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UCF Faculty and Alumni Earn Four Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards for Extended Documentary Trailer
Mar 02, 2026
An award-winning collaborative project led by NSCM faculty and alumni, showcased the power of interdisciplinary storytelling and community engagement.  By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 2, 2026  (Left to right)...
Innovative Teaching Techniques at NSCM Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence
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Innovative Teaching Techniques at NSCM Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence
Dec 08, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professors share what makes their teaching methods unique.  By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 8, 2025  At the Nicholson School...

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