Shape the next generation of media professionals, analysts, and leaders.
“Before you can communicate with clarity, compassion, and conviction, you have to learn how to listen. Media and Communication students develop the curiosity and critical thinking needed to understand others as well as the creative skills to share ideas that matter.”
Dr. Graham Bodie
Professor in Media and Communication
This program equips students with the tools to excel in a rapidly evolving media landscape through a combination of theory-driven coursework and hands-on opportunities.
In an era where machines excel at many tasks, this degree focuses on the irreplaceable value of creative and critical thinking—skills that only humans can bring to the table. Students learn to analyze complex problems, craft innovative solutions, and communicate effectively in ways that resonate deeply. These capabilities set graduates apart, preparing them to lead with insight and originality in industries transformed by technology.
Comprehensive Training: Explore topics such as research-driven problem-solving, the impact of AI, emerging technologies, and digital communication.
Hands-On Learning: Apply your skills in internships, capstone projects, and student-run initiatives.
Leadership Focus: Learn how to think critically and innovate within local and global contexts.
Path to Advanced Studies: This degree provides a strong foundation for graduate programs in media studies, communication research, political communication, and more.
The program emphasizes experiential learning, with opportunities to engage in projects that address industry challenges. Students can participate in:
This program ensures students develop cutting-edge technological proficiency. From AI-driven communication tools to digital content creation platforms, students graduate prepared to meet the demands of today’s tech-savvy media industry. Courses include hands-on learning with emerging technologies and their application in communication strategies.
B.A. in Media and Communication
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Major
4 Years
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Graduates of the B.A. in Media and Communication program are equipped to apply their expertise in areas aligned with a wide array of career paths and opportunities
Target jobs include: Media Analyst, Communication Researcher, Media Studies Professor, Media Consultant, Media Sociologist, Critic and Advocate
Target jobs include: Press Secretary, Lobbyist, Political Journalist, Campaign Manager, Government Communications Specialist, Government Affairs Specialist, Non-profit Communication Director, Speechwriter, Digital Media Analyst, Liaison Officer.
Target jobs include: Interpersonal Communication Researcher and Practitioner, , Corporate Communication Specialist, Conflict Resolution Mediator, Digital and AI Communication Expert and Practitioner, Community Outreach Coordinator.
Target jobs include: Global Media Expert, Global Communication Consultant, Cross-Cultural Communication Advisor, Cross-Cultural Content Creator, Public Diplomacy Officer, Study Abroad Program Coordinator, Social Integration Specialist.
The Media and Communication major is for students who want to think big, ask sharp questions, and create real impact. You’ll get hands-on experience with media tools, learn how AI and technology are changing communication, and build the skills to stand out in a variety of career fields—from digital media to politics to global storytelling. This isn’t just about content—it's about making your voice matter in a fast-changing world.
Here are some of the classes you may take while earning your degree in media and communication.
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3 credits
Today's global media environment has introduced an unprecedented level of interaction between international media systems. Topics include global economics and politics, the concept of cosmopolitanism, and technological diffusion within the context media communication.
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3 credits
This course is designed to review the concepts necessary to observe, identify, and hone one's listening skills. Students will learn the theories, principles, and practices that allow a lifelong appreciation of how listening can help them succeed in and beyond the classroom.
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3 credits
This course is designed to expose students to a social science approach to persuasion theories with a view toward their application in mass media. Students explore how communication helps form, transform, repair, maintain, and dissolve attitudes and behaviors.
We have a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make college more affordable for you and your family.
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