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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NSCM Showcases Student Innovation at Annual Digital Media Event
Games and Interactive Media Students
NSCM Showcases Student Innovation at Annual Digital Media Event
May 07, 2026
A two-day showcase at the University of Central Florida spotlighted student-created games, graduate projects and emerging digital media innovation. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published May...
Nicholson School Faculty, Students Win Big at BEA Conference
Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Nicholson School Faculty, Students Win Big at BEA Conference
May 06, 2026
The Nicholson School Film and Mass Media program was well represented at the recent Broadcast Education Association national convention, April 17-21, in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Written by:...
Graduate Film Student Earns People’s Choice Award for Documentary
Film and Mass Media Students
Graduate Film Student Earns People’s Choice Award for Documentary
May 05, 2026
A Nicholson School of Communication and Media student blends personal history, documentary filmmaking and scientific storytelling to illuminate an untold story with global reach.  By: Majdulina Hamed | Published May 5, 2026 For Nicholson School...

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A screening of films from the UCF Film program.

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