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Communication Arts

Mercy University
New York , United States
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Duration
4 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Broadcasting | Communications | Journalism
Area of study
Arts | Journalism and Information
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Communication Arts Program

The Communication Arts program at Mercy University is a career-oriented, interdisciplinary program designed to be flexible. This approach integrates coursework from various fields, including business, humanities, and social science, ensuring students receive a well-rounded, 21st-century education.


Program Overview

The program is designed to help students become storytellers, craft engaging social media content, work behind the scenes of their favorite streaming series, produce the next big podcast, or build a career in marketing, advertising, or strategic communication. Students will work with a PACT mentor and their Program Director to build a custom curriculum that matches their passions and career aspirations.


Career Ready Graduates

The Communication Arts program will prepare students for success in a space that's shaping public discourse, culture, and innovation. Graduates will have a robust set of hard and soft skills applicable across various dynamic industries, including:


  • Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Brand Management
  • Entertainment and Media Production
  • Advertising and Creative Strategy
  • Nonprofit Communication and Advocacy
  • Public Relations

Program Details and Curriculum

The program requires 120 credits, consisting of:


  • General Liberal Arts and Sciences: 60 credits
  • Major Concentration Communication Arts: 42 credits
  • Open Electives: 18 credits

Program Outcomes

By the end of this program, students should be able to:


  • Analyze communication challenges, identify opportunities, and develop strategic plans to meet them
  • Develop and execute creative solutions to meet a specific communication challenge
  • Demonstrate fluency with current communication tools and adaptability when engaging with emergent technologies
  • Demonstrate the ability to contribute to team efforts by effectively facilitating, listening, speaking, and writing
  • Develop the ability to self-examine and to perceive situations from others' perspectives and motivations
  • Recognize and apply personal and/or professional principles when crafting messages

Core Values

The program is anchored by six core values that shape students into effective, empathetic, and creative communicators:


  • Creativity
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Ethical Practice
  • Empathy and Self-reflection

Full-Time Faculty

The program has several full-time faculty members, including:


  • Marc Palmieri, Assistant Professor, Communication Arts
  • Jade Snyder, Assistant Professor, Communication Arts
  • Jay Zalinger, Associate Professor, Program Director, Communication Arts

Part-Time Faculty

The program also has several part-time faculty members, including:


  • Anthony John Chiarella, Instructor, Communication Arts
  • Joy C Ciarcia-Levy, Senior Instructor, Communication Arts
  • Georgette Clay, Senior Instructor, Communication Arts
  • Kevin T Czerwinski, Senior Instructor, Communication Arts

Academic Program Sequence Map

A copy of the sequence map for the 2025-2026 B.S. Communication Arts program is available for download.


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