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| Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication | |
|---|---|
| Name | Klein College of Media and Communication |
| Established | 1966 |
| Type | Public |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Campus | Main Campus |
| Parent | Temple University |
Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication is a college within a Philadelphia urban research institution offering programs in journalism, advertising, public relations, media studies, film, and theater. The college traces roots to mid-20th century departments that evolved alongside regional media outlets and national professional organizations, preparing students for careers at newspapers, broadcasters, studios, and digital platforms. Its graduates and faculty maintain connections with major media companies, cultural institutions, and public figures across the United States.
The college developed from communication and theater departments that emerged during the postwar expansion of American higher education and the rise of broadcast networks and major newspapers such as The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Influences included collaborations with broadcasters like NBC, CBS, and ABC, and with film and television production centers associated with Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures. Institutional milestones occurred amid national debates shaped by events such as the Watergate scandal and the Civil Rights Movement, which altered journalism curricula at colleges nationwide. The school's growth paralleled technological shifts influenced by companies such as Apple Inc., Microsoft, and Sony Corporation that transformed media production and distribution.
Programs include undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, advertising, public relations, media studies, film and media arts, radio/television/film, and theater. Curricula emphasize practical skills alongside theory, reflecting methods used at organizations such as Reuters, Associated Press, Bloomberg L.P., and NPR. Students study reporting practices relevant to courts and legislatures like the United States Supreme Court and United States Congress, digital storytelling techniques influenced by platforms such as YouTube, Twitter (now X (platform)), and multimedia workflows used by companies including Adobe Inc. and Avid Technology. Graduate offerings include professional master's degrees and research degrees that engage with scholarly communities connected to journals and associations like the National Communication Association and Society of Professional Journalists.
Facilities support hands-on instruction with studios, newsrooms, theaters, and editing suites equipped with industry-standard hardware and software from firms including Canon Inc., Blackmagic Design, and Apple Inc.. Campus media outlets provide real-world experience through student-run newspapers and broadcast operations with ties to professional outlets such as Philadelphia Daily News and public broadcasters like WHYY (TV) and WHYY (FM). Production venues host screenings and performances comparable to events at the Philadelphia Film Festival, screenings that attract distributors such as Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Hulu. Partnerships facilitate internships at local stations like WPVI-TV and national entities including CNN and Fox News.
Research centers within the college examine media policy, ethics, and representation, aligning with scholarship from institutions like Pew Research Center and engaging legal contexts related to cases before the United States Supreme Court. Centers collaborate with cultural organizations such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and policy groups including Electronic Frontier Foundation and Reporters Without Borders on projects addressing digital privacy, media literacy, and freedom of the press. Faculty-led initiatives have produced grant-supported projects with funding sources akin to the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Science Foundation.
Student organizations reflect professional tracks and civic engagement, including chapters of national groups such as the Society of Professional Journalists, Public Relations Student Society of America, and Broadcast Education Association. Campus theater and film clubs stage productions resonant with festivals like Sundance Film Festival and playwright communities associated with Pulitzer Prize for Drama recipients. Career services connect students with employers ranging from local outlets like The Philadelphia Inquirer to international firms such as BBC and Al Jazeera, and with alumni networks that include professionals at The New Yorker and Vanity Fair.
Faculty and alumni have gone on to roles in major media and cultural institutions, including positions at The New York Times, CNN, NPR, The Washington Post, Variety (magazine), Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, Bloomberg, and entertainment companies like Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. Alumni achievements encompass awards and honors connected to institutions such as the Pulitzer Prize, Emmy Awards, and Peabody Awards. Visiting scholars and lecturers have included figures associated with Columbia University, Harvard University, New York University, and professional associations such as the International Association for Media and Communication Research.
Admissions are competitive and consider academic record, portfolios, and professional experience, similar to practices at peer schools including Northwestern University and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. National and regional rankings compare programs against institutions like University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, and Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and employ metrics used by organizations such as U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review.