The University of Tulsa acquires Fab Lab Tulsa

The University of Tulsa has announced the acquisition of Fab Lab Tulsa, which provides access to digital fabrication tools and resources throughout the community through membership and programming. The move is part of TU’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation and aligns with the university’s global reputation in engineering, computer science, and the creative arts. “We […]

Unique organizational studies program offers expansive opportunities

At roughly 75 majors, organizational studies is one of the largest majors in The University of Tulsa’s Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. From social sciences, media, and arts to business administration, the program provides students a wide range of knowledge and skills, rather than limiting them to a single discipline. But as a so-called […]

TU Law celebrates alumna Sara Hill’s historic confirmation to federal bench

The University of Tulsa’s College of Law congratulates alumna Sara Hill (JD ’03) as she becomes the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the state’s legal landscape. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Hill, who fills a vacant […]

New faculty member brings expertise and INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

The University of Tulsa Department of Psychology has a wide variety of faculty-led research labs. From the Exposure, Relaxation & Rescripting Therapy for Chronic Nightmares study to the Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience lab, TU offers students the opportunity to participate in ongoing research and even publish their findings. New to Kendall College of Arts […]

More than 60 years of James Joyce Quarterly

Legend has it that Thomas Staley, former provost of The University of Tulsa, founded the James Joyce Quarterly, fondly known as JJQ, in his garage. Or was it his kitchen table? That was more than 60 years ago, and since then the journal has become an internationally esteemed publication known for its publishing of critical […]

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Programs in Advertising

Combine your creativity and communication skills to craft messages with the power to persuade, motivate, and inspire action.

Our interdisciplinary curriculum fosters creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, ensuring you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving creative industry. You will join a close-knit, collaborative environment led by our proactive faculty, introducing you to project-based experiences – from devising start-to-finish advertising campaigns to pitching design concepts to real-life clients.

With an emphasis on writing, public speaking, and the power of persuasion, our comprehensive advertising program ensures your exceptional communication skills rise to any challenge. Via TU’s student-operated graphic design agency, Third Floor Design, and the TUTV Media Lab, you will have numerous opportunities to build your portfolio and bring your ideas to life.

100% Job placement for TU Media Students

$133K Annual Median Pay for Ad Managers

10% Job Growth by 2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

9:1 Student-Professor Ratio

Degrees Offered

Advertising Minor

Professional Opportunities

From visual communication to the essential principles of branding, advertising, and marketing strategies, you will learn to navigate the competitive media landscape with success. The focal points of our in-demand minor are advertising, digital media, public relation, graphic design, and communication studies. The program is part of TU’s media studies department, whose alumni employers include distinguished brands such as Marvel Group and Cox Media Group.

Job opportunities:

Public relations professional
Advertising agent
Creative director
Videographer
Journalist

Beyond the Classroom

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
SOCIAL JUSTICE & SERVICE
JOB PLACEMENT

Set the stage for lifelong learning and success.

Learning is an individualized journey that extends far beyond a major or the walls of a classroom. TU’s Office of Integrative and Experiential Learning (OIEL) provides opportunities for scholars to enliven their studies through global education, research, scholarship, and interdisciplinary programs. Our real-world academic enrichment opportunities are designed to challenge students and enhance their personal and professional educational experience.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Make your TU experience as rich and diverse as you like.

TU students have abundant opportunities to get involved with clubs and organizations to develop new skills, meet new friends, and make lifetime memories. From international clubs, music groups, and intramural sports to Greek life, student government, and on-campus leadership, there’s truly something for everyone at TU. Our multi-faceted extracurricular options perfectly complement our multidisciplinary academic approach.

Student Organizations
Be the change you want to see.

TU encourages students to give back to the community and see societal problems through a different lens. In considering issues ranging from low-income to racial biases, students analyze the intricacies of cyclical social issues to gain broader perspectives and insights, which they can share with others and act on in the community.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Pursue success with confidence - backed by TU’s job placement guarantee.

TU is committed to our students’ professional success, which is why our Center for Career Development, aka CaneCareers, offers a job placement guarantee program. We promise that students who follow the program will land an entry-level job in their chosen field or continue their education within six months of graduation, or we’ll give them a free semester of grad school.

JOB PLACEMENT GUARANTEE

Learn more about the department

Our students prepare for careers in the 21st century world of media through invaluable coursework and hands-on experience that blends media theory and history, creative and critical production, public relations and advertising, journalism and multimedia storytelling and other fields.

Department of Media Studies