Prepare for a career that reaches beyond traditional communication and media, from web design and social media management to radio and television. Meet our communication faculty.
About the Bachelor's in Communication
With three internships and a 100% placement rate for field experiences, Medaille's communication program puts you on the path to success in a variety of fields. Through our generalist approach, you'll be versed in everything communications, from web page design and social media management to radio and television. Learn to write for all forms of media, delve into promotion strategies, try your hand at digital media production and more — discover your true path as you uncover what you love about communication and media.
Program Specs
Total Credits: 120 credits
Major Core Component: 39 credits
Required Internships: 12 credits
Faculty Like Family
As a communication major at Medaille College, you'll benefit from our personal, genuine, professional mentorship, both in and out of the classroom. You'll network with professors who will help you to navigate not only the rigors of college, but of life.
Hands-on Experience
Studio time isn't reserved only for upperclassmen in the communication program at Medaille. You'll have the opportunity to begin working in our online radio station, TV studio and newspaper room from your first day on campus.
Learn From Experts
Not only will Medaille faculty treat you like family, they're real experts in the field! Learn from professors with experience in broadcasting (on- and off-air), public relations, advertising, social media and more.
Harness the opportunity to learn from caring, knowledgeable professors like Dr. Juli Hinds, Chair of the Department of Communication and Sport Studies.
Communication Program Major Core (39 credits)
COM 101 Intro to Mass Communication (3)
COM 110 Journalism in the Digital Era (3)
COM 130 Survey of Broadcasting: History, Programming, and Operations (3)
COM 150 Media Promotions and Marketing (3)
COM 200 Digital Media Production (3)
COM 211 Mass Media Writing (3)
COM 300 Introduction to Communication Theory (3)
COM 311 Social Media Strategies (3)
COM 355 Theory of Media Criticism (3)
COM 400 Communication Law and Ethics (3)
COM 475 Media & Society Seminar (3)
COM (Any) (3)
COM (300/400) (3)
A Program Designed for You
Tailor the communication program to your interests through required liberal arts and sciences courses, as well as free electives!
Liberal Arts & Sciences (24 credits)
Required (9 credits):
HIS (any) (3)
PHI 200 Logic or PHI 300 Ethics (3)
SPE 315 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
Electives (15 credits):
LAS (any) (3)
LAS (any) (3)
LAS (any) (3)
LAS 300/400 (3)
LAS 300/400 (3)
Free Electives (12 credits)
Graduates from Medaille's communication program work in a variety of fields, including:
Broadcasting
Print Journalism
Public Relations
Advertising
Marketing
Social Media
Sports Communication
Special Events
Community and Media Relations
Healthcare Communication
Human Resources
College Admissions and Student Affairs
Medaille alumni have gone on to careers as:
Radio News Director
National Magazine Editor
Vice President of Corporate Communications at a Major Bank
Radio Personality
Sports Information Officer
NCAA Basketball Coach
TV News Videographer
Marketing Representative
Program News
Communication & Sport Communication Program Director Dr. Juli Hinds’ paper entitled “Rebooting Engaged Pedagogy: Strategies for Making Online Classrooms Dynamic, Inclusive and Holistic during the COVID-19 Era and Beyond” has been accepted by the scientific committee of the 2nd World Conference on Teaching and Education after double blind peer review. She will virtually present the paper at the conference on February 19.