College of Communications
Penn State University-University Park Campus
State College, Pennsylvania

is one of the many colleges that is a part of the Penn State University system. The College of Communications offers a variety of programs in the communications fields.

Some of the undergraduate programs offered at the College of Communications include advertising/public relations, film/video, journalism and more. Graduate programs are also offered at PSU's College of Communications. Some graduate degrees offered at the college include a Master's in Media Studies, a Master's in Telecommunications Studies, a Ph.D. in media effects and others.

Penn State University's College of Communications is located on the University Park campus which is located in State College in Pennsylvania. The College of Communications offers numerous facilities that students can take advantage of. Among them are the Carnegie Photo Lab, the Donald W. Davis Advertising Laboratory, the John Curley News Writing Laboratory and many others. Students also have access to the many University Park Campus libraries as well as university library resources. Penn State University offers more than four million volumes, numerous database collections and many other resources accessible to students.

Students can also take advantage of a wide array of student activities and organizations at Penn State University-University Park. Some of the University Park student clubs and organizations include the Digital: Media Group, PSN TV, the Amateur Radio Club and many more. PSU College of Communications students can also take advantage of off campus activities in and around the city of State College. State College offers cultural, historical and recreational activities alike. Students can enjoy a variety of ethnic restaurants, scenic landscapes, festivals, museums and more.

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Penn State University offers numerous forms of financial aid including scholarships, grants, work-study and more.

Penn State University is nationally recognized among the "top 50 public national universities," by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges of 2008."

Kiplinger's personal finance magazine rates Penn State University among the "top 100 best value public colleges, value for in state."

PSU's University Park campus does offer on campus housing options for students.

College of Communications students have access to a variety of study abroad options in countries such as Italy, Spain, Austria and more.

College of Communications students have the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience in their fields through internships as well as college programs.

Newsweek includes Penn State University among the "top 50 global universities."
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