Earn a Degree that Empowers with a Major in Communication and
Media
From marketing a new business idea to grassroots social
movements, a well-crafted message can make a big impact. And who is
behind those messages? Writers, producers and other communication specialists who understand strategic messaging-and can put it to
use to serve a larger purpose.
In Carlow's BA in Communication and Media program-part of the Communication
Department within the College of Leadership & Social
Change-students learn to create and critique messages while
developing skills for written, oral and digital communication.
You'll gain knowledge and experience for marketing, social media,
public relations and other communication specialties.
Communication and Media Major Highlights
The Communication and Media program is set apart by its emphasis
on advocacy and social justice. These complex topics are woven into
track-specific coursework as well as extracurricular opportunities,
allowing students to:
- Better understand and effectively discuss issues of gender,
race, and/or class
- Employ strategic communication to advocate for marginalized
groups
- Learn from award-winning faculty who are leaders in their
field
- Join a club or activity focused on communication, like our
student-produced newspaper or sports-focused radio program
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Career Opportunities in Media and Communication
Carlow's BA in Communication and Media students have secured
dynamic internship and employment opportunities in a wide range of
work environments. From private business enterprises to government
agencies or nonprofit organizations, the possibilities are endless
in this in-demand field.
Potential career fields
With a communication degree, you could move into job roles
within:
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Local media outlets
- Sports media outlets
- Fundraising and philanthropy
Ready to take the next step and further your education at Carlow
University? Apply for free
online.
What You'll Learn
In this program, you'll complete undergraduate general education
requirements, which we refer to as the Carlow Compass. This
curriculum allows you to design, navigate and explore your own
field of study while establishing a knowledge base for
career-readiness and ethical leadership.
Core Communication and Media Courses
Major-specific courses within the BA in Media and Communication
program emphasize excellent written, oral, and digital
communication skills while providing a strong foundation in
communication knowledge, strategies, and ethics. Examples of core
courses include:
- Mass Media and Society
- Writing for Media
- Digital Storytelling
- Leadership and Team Building
- Communication Ethics
Communication and Media Elective Courses
The Communication and Media major also gives students the
opportunity to pursue elective courses that interest them. Examples
of electives include:
CM 180 (EN 180): Journalism Practicum
In this course, you'll practice newswriting, editing, and
crafting journalistic pieces for the student newspaper. And, you'll
gain hands-on experience in all aspects of production of a student
newspaper, including design, layout, and editorial practices.
CM 325: Communication and Social Movements
This course examines historical and contemporary social
movements using political, sociological, and communication
approaches to explain social movement activity. You'll be exposed
to a range of theoretical tools, perspectives, vocabularies, and
concepts, and then, using case studies, will explore how those
concepts manifest in specific movements, such as the women's
rights, civil rights, anti-war, and environmental movements.
CM 350I (SW 350I): Gender, Race, and Class: Media and Social
Change
Taught in a team format due to its interdisciplinary topic
(integrating perspectives from communication and social work), this
course offers an analysis of the role the mass media play in
developing, sustaining, and challenging stereotypes. You'll explore
the impact that media stereotypes have on public policy decisions
as they affect groups based on gender, race, and social class.
Note: This is just a small sample of
the variety of classes you'll be taking. for more details about
these classes and more, review the
Course Catalog
Ways to Get Involved
At Carlow, learning doesn't just happen inside the classroom.
Many students involved in majoring in communication also choose to
participate in extracurricular opportunities. Here, you can hone
your skills by writing for the Carlow Chronicle (our student
newspaper) or by helping to produce Sports Talk (our sports
webcast).
Many students are also inspired by the social justice mission,
and explore opportunities like the Youth Media
Advocacy Project (YMAP). Through this program, students
develop their knowledge and skills while teaching inner city high
school students how to use media to advocate for causes they care
about.
How to Apply
First-year students looking to major in communication and media
must first submit the following materials for application. You can
do so when you apply for free
online:
- A completed application form
- Official high school transcripts (ask your guidance counselor
to forward this to Carlow's
Admissions Office)
- SAT or ACT test scores (if applicable)
- Personal essay and/or recommendation from your secondary school
principal, teacher, or guidance counselor. These are optional, but
in some instances may be required.
Have questions or want more details? See
how to apply for first-year students, transfer
students, or adult
degree completers.
Want to learn more about Communication at Carlow? Let us know!