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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Your Place For Answers

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

NSCM Alumna Goes for the Gold with Olympic Internship
Alumni Film and Mass Media
NSCM Alumna Goes for the Gold with Olympic Internship
Mar 30, 2026
A broadcast journalism alumna supported the digital streaming of Olympic events for NBC Sports, helping deliver one of the world’s largest sporting events to audiences...
GaIM Students Turn Classroom Innovation into Commercial Success
Games and Interactive Media Students
GaIM Students Turn Classroom Innovation into Commercial Success
Mar 09, 2026
GaIM students at NSCM transformed classroom game design projects into two officially published tabletop games, earning industry recognition while gaining hands-on experience. By: Majdulina Hamed...
UCF Faculty Member Advances Community Health and Youth Wellness in Central Florida
Communication Faculty
UCF Faculty Member Advances Community Health and Youth Wellness in Central Florida
Mar 09, 2026
Dr. Rufus Barfield represents NSCM through leadership in maternal health advocacy and youth mental health education initiatives across Central Florida.  By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 9, 2026 Pictured from...

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Upcoming Events

Join us Thursdays at 9:00 PM in NSC 145!
Danny Williams is a veteran of the interactive media industry with over 15 years of experience navigating the evolution of real-time 3D technology. Currently at Cesium, Danny is at the forefront of the "Digital Twin" revolution, focusing on business development and the…

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