Division of Communication Arts

Purpose

The Division of Communication Arts strives to highlight and integrate the fields of communication studies, journalism and mass communication, and theatre arts through creative, interdisciplinary emphases. Our work involves a synthesis of theory, analysis, and application through classroom experiences, laboratory experiences, practice, and performance. The Division of Communication Arts facilitates learning designed to stimulate artistic, social, cultural, and spiritual development.

Faculty

Kaylene Barbe
Frank W. Patterson Professor of Communication
Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., Baylor University, 1983
M.A., University of Oklahoma, 1987
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1990
Joined the OBU faculty in 1990.

Hephzibat Dutt
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Director of Theatre
B.A., Northwestern College, 2006
M.A., Bowling Green State University, 2008
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2015
Joined the OBU faculty in 2019.

Holly Easttom
Assistant Professor of News and Information
B.A., University of Central Oklahoma, 2000
M.A., University of Central Oklahoma, 2002
Joined the OBU faculty in 2000.

Scot A. Loyd
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies,
Director of Forensics and Debate
B.A., Arkansas State University, 2004
M.A., Arkansas State University, 2005
Joined the OBU faculty in 2016.

Christi McGahan
Instructor of Journalism and Mass Media
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 2009
Joined the OBU faculty in 2019.

Jacob M. Yenish
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Design
B.A., Bethany Lutheran College, 2005
M.F.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2012
Joined the OBU faculty in 2018.

Career Opportunities

Acting
Account Executive
Advertising
Announcer
Community Relations
Corporate Trainer
Costumer
Counselor
Designer
Directing
Event Coordinator
Human Resources
Journalist
Marketing
Multimedia Producer
News Producer
News Reporter
Non-profit Director
Public Relations
Photographer
Recruitment
Researcher
Social Media Coordinator
Sports Reporter
Stage Manager
Television Director
Television Editor

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Minor