Department of Communication and Media
What We Do:
We prepare students for exceptional careers and/or advanced study in broadcasting, journalism, advertising, public relations, and other areas, through our rigorous program. For both majors and non-majors, our courses enhance knowledge and skill in writing, speaking, critical thinking and media technology.
How We Stand Out:
- Focus on a solid writing foundation, integral to communication careers
- Students can pursue a specific field of interest on day one
- Hands-on training is combined with theoretical academics
- Eloquence and logical discourse is valued in the tradition of Jesuit education
- Campus media and student organizations are opportunities for practical experience
- Students critically examine ethical issues related to communication and professional situations
Programs:
- Advertising/Public Relation/Social Media, BA - Advertising / Public Relations / Social Media Marketing. Students learn to professionally represent business and help inform, persuade and interact with customers and other critical public. The Program use high-impact learning experiences and technologies that enable student to work together on local, national and global integrated marketing communication campaigns.
- Business Communication, BA - Allows students to use strategic communications to facilitate high-level business operations. Students will receive learn professional writing from internal memorandums to complex financial and transactional document aimed at a variety of internal and external audiences. With strong foundation in communication strategies and theories. Students will be developed sophisticated communication in leadership roles in a professional environment.
- Communication, BA - This Department of Communication & Media major prepare students for careers in management, human resources and sales, and for continuing education in graduate or law school. Students will be use skills such as persuasion, debate and effective writing to enhance their oral and written communication skills to help organizations function more effective and archive their goals.
- Media Production and Journalism, BA - This Department of Communication and Media major prepares students for careers in journalism, audio/visual/digital production and film. A mix of theoretical and practical classes enable the students to deal with a ever-changing media landscape.
- Undergraduate Minors - We offer four minors that would benefit students from any major: Business Communication, Communication, Social Media Strategies, and Sports Communication.
Meet Our Faculty:
Communication faculty at Scranton are consistently rated highly by their students. Each professor has significant professional experience. Faculty remain involved in professional activities including research and off-campus projects. But their top priority is their students. Communication faculty members are enthusiastic mentors, razor-focused on student success and fulfillment.
Inside the Classroom:
- State-of-the-art TV studio and audio production facility
- Dedicated faculty who make meaningful connections
- Hands-on projects, especially in upper-level courses
The department also oversees student media organizations that are open to students of all majors:
- The Aquinas student newspaper offers print and electronic editions.
- Royal Studios is a student-run motion picture and television production company. Student filmmakers have the opportunity to work on advanced projects.
- WUSR Radio 99.5 is the campus radio station. The facility features 11 new computer stations, USB microphones and a new audio board and music organization system.
Career Outcomes:
You’ll find Scranton communication graduates working in diverse fields such as:
- Online journalism
- Broadcasting
- Public relations
- Advertising
- Writing and editing
- Publishing
- Video production
Graduates with excellent communication skills and a strong liberal arts background are successful in other fields as well. For example:
- Marketing
- Business management
- Training
- Sales
- Education
- Fundraising
Many students pursue advanced degrees in communication fields or branch out to go to law schools or to pursue their MBA. For example:
- New York Law School
- University of Hawaii
- Liberty University
