Students in Communication and Theatre find many opportunities to put their developing skills into action, create network connections, and learn industry standards through professional internships, conference presentations, practicums, publications, and productions. There are a number of career opportunities for majors in this department.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers students a traditional liberal arts education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.
Communication
In the Department of Communication, students can choose from three options, or tracks: Communication Studies, Journalism or Public Relations.
Communications Studies Plan of Study Journalism Plan of Study Public Relations Plan of Study
Theatre
Students in the Theatre option put classroom training and skills to work in every aspect of our mainstage theatre lab productions as emerging artists. This award-winning program participates in and provides leadership for state, regional and national theatre organizations such as the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Southeastern Theatre Conference, United States Institute of Theatre Technology and the Alabama Conference of Theatre.
Theatre Plan of Study
Gamble, Hilary Assistant Professor Liberal Arts & Education 223 F 334-244-3359 hgamble@aum.edu
Irwin, Katherine Lecturer 223C Liberal Arts 334-244-3358 kirwin@aum.edu
Johnson, Michelle Senior Administrative Associate 223 Liberal Arts 334-244-3379 mjohns27@aum.edu
Killmeier, Matthew Department Head/Associate Professor Liberal Arts 223 D 334-244-3950 mkillmei@aum.edu
Kim, Eunyoung Assistant Professor 223E Liberal Arts 334-244-3558 ekim2@aum.edu
Pearson, Katie Administrative Associate – Theatre Liberal Arts 351 334-244-3632 kpearso2@aum.edu
Seibel, Neil David Associate Professor/Director of Performance Studies Liberal Arts 353 334-244-3143 nseibel@aum.edu
Tate, Sommer Lecturer Liberal Arts 233 B 334-244-3069 state4@aum.edu
Wallace, Sam Lecturer of Theatre Liberal Arts 144J 334-244-3510 swallac4@aum.edu
Winkelman, Mike Professor Liberal Arts 352 334-244-3507 mwinkelm@aum.edu
Winkelman, Val Professor Liberal Arts 359C 334-244-3360 vwinkelm@aum.edu
Communications Lab
The communications laboratories complement the classroom study of journalism, broadcasting, and public relations by giving you experience and equipment similar to that which you will encounter during your careers. Round out your resume by combining classroom training with other experiences available to AUM communication students in our campus television studio, or by writing or editing the student print publication, AUMnibus.
Our communication studio lab offers new media tools and software and thanks to Raycom Media, we have recently renovated. Broadcast control rooms and studios allow you to gain skills for a career in broadcasting, public relations and journalism. You can use the print media studio to sharpen your skills in writing, print design and layout. The computer laboratory is equipped with computer technology to aid in teaching: Desktop Publishing, Journalism, Publication Design and Layout and Internet Web Page Design.
For reservations or more information, please contact Michelle Johnson during regular business hours by phone at 334-244-3379 or by email at mjohns27@aum.edu.
Theatre Lab
Theatre AUM acts as a practicum for all AUM students and allows students hands-on experience that is invaluable to their careers offering a unique blend of theatrical practice—the skills, crafts, and attitudes necessary to succeed.
For reservations or more information please contact Katie Pearson during regular business hours by phone at 334-244-3632 or by e-mail at kpearso2@aum.edu.
If you would like to be notified about upcoming Theatre AUM events or would like to be added to our audition list please e-mail Katie Pearson, kpearso2@aum.edu.
Learn more about scholarships specific to students in the Communication and Theatre Department.
More Information
Any AUM student can participate in our campus involvement opportunities.
Here are resources to help you answer questions about career and internship opportunities.
Taylor Center 101
7400 East Drive Montgomery, AL 36117
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
334-244-3000
334-244-3795
admissions@aum.edu
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