Communicating Valenti's Courses
The Jack J. Valenti School of Communications is located at the University of Houston. Jack J. Valenti was a student at the University of Houston and graduated in 1946. During his time at UH, he was a part of the Daily Cougar newspaper and was student body president. In 2002, Valenti was given the “honorary doctorate” of UH. Lastly, in April of 2008, the School of Communications was named after him in honor of an outstanding alumni.
Jack J. Valenti School of Communications students have required classes that all communications majors take over the course of four years. This is the same with other majors and minors. There are 5 different majors that students take in the communications school: Journalism, Health Communications, Media Production, Strategic Communications, and Corporate Communications. No matter what major they’re in, there are four required classes everyone must take to graduate. Their required classes are Writing for Communicators, Media and Society, Business and Professional Communication, and Communication Law and Ethics.
Writing for Communicators is a class where students learn to write with proper grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, paragraph structure, and creative storytelling. Media and Society is a class where students understand the impact of media on our society, mass media, and different media messages sent out. Business and Professional Communication is a class where students learn how to act and write properly in a business setting. They learn how to write emails and letters, and students focus on understanding how to interact with people in the business setting. Lastly, Communication Law and Ethics is a class where students learn about the changing society of our world and the laws changing communications efforts as well as the ethical issues with our First Amendment rights.
Fun fact, the School of Communications is part of the largest student body class in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
The Jack J. Valenti School of Communications at the University of Houston provides a solid education for anyone looking to make a mark in the world of communications. With a mix of core courses, hands-on projects, and internship opportunities, students are fully prepared to dive into today’s ever-changing media environment. The school’s legacy, shaped by the achievements of Jack J. Valenti, continues to motivate students to pursue careers that leave a lasting impact. Whether you're into journalism, media production, or corporate communications, the Valenti School sets you up with the tools to become a leader in the industry.
