Christa Bell
Instructor, Dept. of Mass Communications; Dept. Head - Mass Communications
Department: Mass Communication | Office Location: Kaufman 111-D | Email Address: cbell@mcneese.edu | Office Phone: 337-475-5289
Ms. Christa Bell has been an instructor at McNeese since August of 2013. Originally from Alabama, she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi. She worked in print journalism and public relations before earning a master’s degree in communication and organizational leadership from Gonzaga University. Christa is the faculty adviser for The Poke Press and the campus chapter of PRSSA. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Broadcast Educator’s Association.
Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Media Writing
- Advanced Writing for the Media
- Social Media and Emerging Communication Technology
- Emerging Media Technology
- Media Law and Ethics
- Public Relations Case Studies
- Public Relations Campaigns
- Web Publishing
- Principles of Multimedia Design and Production
- Entrepreneurial Journalism
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Introduction to Organizational Communication
- Interpersonal Communication