Program Overview

Communication & Media Studies Program

The Communication & Media Studies program at Jefferson is designed to prepare transformative communicators for success in careers across the entire spectrum of 21st-century media. Students benefit from personal attention from industry-prepared faculty while taking advantage of the broader opportunities available at a large professionally oriented university.

Program Overview

Students can tailor their career preparation to their personal and professional interests, with opportunities in sports communication, fashion communication, health communication, and more. The program focuses on developing skills in community advocacy, public speaking, storytelling, and effective team management.

Curriculum and Experience

In the Communication & Media Studies program, students will:

• Develop skills in community advocacy, public speaking, storytelling, and effective team management
• Create multimedia projects with industry-specific communication technology in a dedicated media lab
• Gain real-world experience through internships in marketing, public relations, or other related areas, or engagement with community organizations
• Work closely with faculty with a wide range of industry experience, such as in fashion, health, or sports communication
• Explore their interests as they develop preparation for a career in public relations, sports journalism, fashion journalism, or other communication professions

Employment Opportunities

After completing the program, graduates have launched careers in fields such as:

• Journalism
• Broadcasting
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Social media management
• Family and small businesses

Faculty and Student Profiles

The program boasts a faculty with diverse industry experience, including visiting assistant professors like Nicole "Nikki" Lemire-Garlic, JD, PhD. Students, such as Chris Corsaro, pursue double minors and engage in various aspects of communication and media studies, showcasing the program's versatility and student interest.

Program Details

• College: College of Humanities & Sciences
• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Campus: East Falls
• Format: On Campus
• Duration: 4 Years
• Starting Term: Fall
• Enrollment Options: Full Time

This program is designed to nurture transformative communicators, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to succeed in the dynamic field of communication and media studies.