Research

The School of Journalism faculty’s research takes many forms and covers a wide variety of topics in both journalism and strategic communication.

A leader in journalism education and research, the School of Journalism faculty are on the cutting edge of research.

University of Missouri students have access to the largest journalism-specific library in the world.
University of Missouri students have access to the largest journalism-specific library in the world.

The School has consistently ranked nationally for research publications and submissions. Our faculty and students publish high-impact research in top scholarly publications.

And the School of Journalism is backed by the support of the University of Missouri, a research-intensive university and one of only 34 public U.S. universities selected for membership in the prestigious American Association of Universities (and one of only two Missouri institutions to be selected).

Research Areas

The School of Journalism faculty and students have particular expertise in four evolving research areas:

Media History

Research that uses a broad range of approaches to document the development of the media through history.

Media Law, Ethics and Policy

Research focuses on the latest ethical, legal and regulatory concerns confronting journalists and strategic communicators.

Media Sociology

Research that studies media, particularly journalism, within broader social, cultural, political and economic contexts.

Strategic Communication

Research focused on extending persuasion theory and on applying rigorous research to real-world problems and opportunities in a dynamic media landscape.

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