School of Communication and Information (SC&I)
Shaping the future of communication, media, and information
The School of Communication and Information at Rutgers–New Brunswick is a place for people who want to understand how communication, media, and information connect us — and how these forces shape society. Since 1982, SC&I has brought together scholars, creators, problem solvers, and community-minded leaders who are driven to make a real impact.
Students enrolled in SC&I classes last year
Faculty and lecturers supporting teaching, research, and mentorship
Research centers and collaborative groups leading innovative inquiry
Alumni working across communication, media, and information fields
Preparing students for success
SC&I is committed to equipping students with the tools required to succeed in today’s global communication, information, and media environments. Our programs will prepare students interested in organizational and health communication, social and new media, library and information science, and information technology for a top career in today’s digital workplace.
Undergraduate majors
Communication
Study human interaction, relationships, organizations, and public communication.
Information Technology & Informatics
Learn how people use information technologies and design digital systems that meet human needs.
Journalism and Media Studies
Develop skills in reporting, storytelling, digital production, and media analysis.
Data Science
Gain skills in statistical reasoning, computational methods, and data-driven problem solving.
Why students choose SC&I
Students choose the School of Communication and Information for its nationally recognized faculty, interdisciplinary programs, and strong connections to major media, communication, and information industries. Graduates build careers in journalism, communication, media production, marketing, public relations, user experience, libraries, cultural organizations, analytics, and information technology.
About the School of Communication and Information
SC&I is a community of learners and researchers who explore how communication, information, and media shape our world. Faculty members collaborate widely across Rutgers, and their work influences public understanding, policy conversations, and technological innovation.
Research at SC&I
SC&I researchers lead projects in health communication, computational media, conversation analysis, inquiry learning, social media studies, information management, and more. Research groups bring together faculty, students, and community partners to address real world challenges.
Student experience and services
SC&I supports students at every step—from choosing classes to planning careers. Advising, degree planning, registration support, and professional development resources help students succeed on campus, online, and beyond graduation.
SC&I in action
Our community’s stories and highlights show how students explore communication, media, and information processes and technologies that shape people, organizations, societies, and the relationships among them.
