Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 145 undergraduate programs* and 18 graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market.

Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU is the University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students - more than 10,000 - to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.

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Distinguished Scholar

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 2009

Wrangler Award (Cowboy Oscar)

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation Faculty Fellow

Service Learning Fellow

Mark of Excellence Awards Society of Professional Journalists, 2008

2nd Place - Best Television Newscast

Fulbright Scholar

Broadcast Education Association

Film about SUU’s History Wins National Competition

COMM 1130 Writing for Communication

COMM 3090 Introduction to Digital Photojournalism

COMM 3504 Practicum-TV Lab

COMM 4240 Technical Writing

COMM 6010 Communication Theory

COMM 6900 Masters Capstone Thesis

COMM 6910 Masters Capstone Internship/Project

COMM 6999 Capstone Thesis Continuance

Dr. Jon Smith is a professor of communication at Southern Utah University. He teaches human communication, television production, photography, journalism, and media theory. 

Dr. Smith is an award-winning documentary producer, writer, and videographer. He has unique perspectives on media in our society because of his professional media experience, media academic study, international travel, and his current documentary production.

Dr. Smith earned a bachelor of arts in communication and master of arts in mass communication from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in mass communication from the University of Tennessee.

Communication

Professional Communication in Mass Media

Digital Photojournalism

Documentary Film Making

Television News

Journalism

Photography

International Studies

Media Ethics

Public Land Issues

Environmental Communications

Broadcast Journalism

Teaching Communication Theory

Teaching Media Theory

New DVD celebrates history of Bryce Canyon National Park

Modern day Southern Utah University Founders Celebrated with Awards

SUU Film Bags Award in NYC Festival

SUU Goes "Back up the Mountain" to Recreate Iconic Story

SUU Enters a Superbowl Commercial Competition to Win $1 Million

Communication Professor Serves as Fulbright Scholar in Swaziland

Professor of Communication

Jon Smith

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Trailer for mini-documentary premiering on December 3, 2018 in the SUU Great Hall. 
Follow the story of SUU President Scott Wyatt, SUU Biology Professor Bill Heyborne and Director of Global Collaboration Johnny Oh and their running of the Grand to Grand Ultra Endurance Race to raise awareness and funds for a much-needed child care facility on SUU campus.

SUU in Grand to Grand (Official Trailer)

Helping you choose which major to study and ultimately jumpstarting your college career, SUU is here with the unbiased opinion on each of its majors. This video highlights what a broadcasting student will experience in the classroom, what careers are available and what types of student excel  from the perspective of SUU professor Jon Smith. 

Located in Cedar City, Southern Utah University is in the heart of Utah's color country region. Distinguished above others for its focus on personalized education, SUU prepares its students to achieve excellence in their chosen field and create positive change in the world. 

http://www.suu.edu

Southern Utah University
351 West University Boulevard
Cedar City, UT 84720
435.586.7700

Major Decisions: Broadcasting

A snapshot of the amazing experiences in SUU's Semester in the Parks. For more information about SIP - https://www.suu.edu/parks/semester/

SUU Semester in the Parks

SUU President Scott Wyatt, biology professor Bill Heyborne and SUU Director of Global Collaboration, Johnny Oh, run the Grand to Grand Ultra Endurance Race to raise awareness and funds for the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Child and Family Development Center. Produced by SUTV.

Running for Hope

Southern Utah University students describe their travel photography and eco-tourism adventures in Swaziland and South Africa in May 2017.

SUU African Adventure Study Abroad 2017

A quick peek at the upcoming video titled "Back Up the Mountain" that details the heroic story of the founding of Southern Utah University. The people of Cedar City dared greatly and did greatly in creating a university under extraordinary conditions. Starring Jasen Wade. Look for the premiere on April 23, 2015.

Back Up the Mountain - Trailer

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