Ferré Rangel School of Communication Accreditation
A living record of mission, assessment, strategic direction, and academic excellence in communication education.
Ferré Rangel School of Communication Accreditation
A living record of mission, assessment, strategic direction, and academic excellence in communication education.
Ferré Rangel School of Communication Accreditation
A living record of mission, assessment, strategic direction, and academic excellence in communication education.
Ferré Rangel School of Communication Accreditation
A living record of mission, assessment, strategic direction, and academic excellence in communication education.
Accreditation Overview
Ethical communication, storytelling, and social value
Today, the Ferré Rangel School of Communication serves more than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students across a comprehensive academic portfolio that includes bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in journalism, strategic communication, audiovisual production and film, storytelling, public relations, international studies and global communication.
1981Department of Communication founded
1,300+Undergraduate and graduate students served today
2025-2028Strategic plan cycle
Accreditation Overview
Ethical communication, storytelling, and social value.
Today, the Ferré Rangel School of Communication serves more than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students across a comprehensive academic portfolio that includes bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in journalism, strategic communication, audiovisual production and film, storytelling, public relations, international studies and global communication.
History
Rooted in Puerto Rico's communication future
The Ferré Rangel School of Communication (ECFR by its Spanish acronym) was founded in 1981 with the creation of the Department of Communication at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, through the vision and leadership of its first director, Dr. Ethel Ríos de Betancourt. At its inception, the Department offered three undergraduate programs-Advertising, Journalism, and Radio and Television-that laid the foundation for the professional education of communicators in Puerto Rico. In 1985, the School marked a major milestone with the launch of Puerto Rico's first master's degree dedicated to the professionalization of Public Relations, expanding graduate education in the field.
History
Rooted in Puerto Rico's communication future.
The Ferré Rangel School of Communication (ECFR by its Spanish acronym) was founded in 1981 with the creation of the Department of Communication at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, through the vision and leadership of its first director, Dr. Ethel Ríos de Betancourt. At its inception, the Department offered three undergraduate programs-Advertising, Journalism, and Radio and Television-that laid the foundation for the professional education of communicators in Puerto Rico. In 1985, the School marked a major milestone with the launch of Puerto Rico's first master's degree dedicated to the professionalization of Public Relations, expanding graduate education in the field.
Mission
Educating ethical communication professionals.
To educate ethical communication professionals in a global environment, capable of connecting and sharing stories of social value through diverse techniques, technologies, and platforms.
Vision
A benchmark for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
To be the benchmark academic program in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean in the field of communication, with a relevant curriculum tied to active learning that fosters in students the creative, entrepreneurial, research, and collaborative skills needed to make a social impact from their university years.
Planning and Assessment
Continuous improvement guided by evidence
Strategic Plan
The Ferré Rangel School of Communication Strategic Plan 2025-2028 is guided by the School's mission and vision, as well as its academic priorities, the contemporary challenges facing the field of communication, and the results of the assessment process. The plan serves as a guide for innovation and excellence while addressing the current needs and demands in the education of new communication professionals.
Assessment Plan
The Ferré Rangel School of Communication Assessment Plan establishes a standardized framework comprising both direct and indirect assessment activities designed to gather essential data for the analysis, review, and continuous improvement of the academic programs, ensuring alignment with the adopted values and competencies and with the evolving expectations of the communications industry.
Planning and Assessment
Continuous improvement guided by evidence.
Strategic Plan
The Ferré Rangel School of Communication Strategic Plan 2025-2028 is guided by the School's mission and vision, as well as its academic priorities, the contemporary challenges facing the field of communication, and the results of the assessment process. The plan serves as a guide for innovation and excellence while addressing the current needs and demands in the education of new communication professionals.
Assessment Plan
The Ferré Rangel School of Communication Assessment Plan establishes a standardized framework comprising both direct and indirect assessment activities designed to gather essential data for the analysis, review, and continuous improvement of the academic programs, ensuring alignment with the adopted values and competencies and with the evolving expectations of the communications industry.
Academic Portfolio
Communication programs aligned with a changing industry.
Journalism
Strategic Communication
Audiovisual Production and Film
Storytelling
Public Relations
International Studies and Global Communication
Academic Portfolio
Communication programs aligned with a changing industry
Journalism
Strategic Communication
Audiovisual Production and Film
Academic Portfolio
Communication programs aligned with a changing industry.
Evidence and Outcomes
Retention and degrees conferred
Access the current retention data and degrees-conferred report for the Ferré Rangel School of Communication.
Preparing communicators to connect stories, platforms, and communities.
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