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The intersection of technology and creativity
Emerging Communication Technologies
Technology & Creativity

J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies

The J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, solving business problems with technology and creativity. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in information and telecommunication systems (ITS), cybersecurity operations (CSO) and virtual reality and game development degree. For students interested in multi-disciplinary skills, our degrees offer multiple tracks or minors. As part of our growing collaboration with other colleges, we offer certificates in e-sports and cybersecurity. The school is also the academic home of the GRID Lab, which conducts advanced content production largely centered on augmented, virtual, mixed reality and digital games. 

 

Our Programs

  • Information & Telecommunication Systems

    The ITS major prepares students for solid, fulfilling careers in a fast-growing industry with competitive salaries. If you want a career working with technology, in a business setting, this is the place for you.

    ITS Program, tracks and minor
  • Cybersecurity

    Starting in the Fall 2025 semester, we will offer a new Cyersecurity Operations degree. We will continue offering the Cybersecurity Track in the ITS program and the Business Cybersecurity Management Certificate.

    Cybersecurity Operations
  • Virtual Reality & Game Development

    If you want a career in the intersection between creativity, storytelling and technology, we offer various options. Explore our undergrad degree in Virtual Reality and Game Development or our VR and Gaming track within our ITS degree.

    VR & Game Development Program
  • Esports

    The McClure School is also the academic home of the esports undergrad certificate, which is jointly offered with the top-ranked program in Sports Management from the College of Business.

    Esports Certificate
95%
undergrad ITS alumni are either employed or in graduate school
$6.5M+
external R&D contracts awarded to the GRID Lab
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state-of-the-art lab facilities for experimentation in IT, VR and game design
$200 Billion
market value of gaming by 2023!

Latest News & Articles

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  • TV Media Report, Dr. Rishabh Das on Deepfakes

    In an exclusive coverage by 10TV in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Rishabh Das discusses this emerging threat and outlines potential defensive measures to identify deepfake threats.

  • McClure School is now a CheckPoint academic partner

    ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï is partnering with Checkpoint to enhance the cybersecurity workforce. The university will be a part of the global effort to prepare today’s students with vital cyber skills to protect our digital future. 

  • Meet Dr. Rishabh Das - New Faculty, Cybersecurity

    Dr. Rishabh Das is a new Assistant Professor at the McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies teaching students about the importance of cyber security. We interviewed him to learn about his role as a professor, his research and the unique opportunities and guidance he offers to ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students. 

Connect With Us

J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies
Scripps College of Communication
Schoonover Center, Rm. 360
20 E. Union St.

Athens, OH 45701

Tel: 740.593.4862 | Fax: 740-593-4889

mcclure@ohio.edu