What is the Communication & Media Studies program at Jefferson? It is where transformative communicators are prepared for success in careers across the entire spectrum of 21st-century media. Jefferson’s Communication students benefit from personal attention from industry-prepared faculty while taking advantage of the broader opportunities available at a large professionally oriented university. Students can tailor their career preparation to their personal and professional interests, with opportunities in sports communication, fashion communication, health communication, and more.
In the Communication & Media Studies program you will:
Develop skills in community advocacy, public speaking, storytelling, and effective team management
Create multimedia projects with industry-specific communication technology in our 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 your interests as you develop preparation for a career in public relations, sports journalism, fashion journalism, or other communication professions
Employment Opportunities
After completing our program, our graduates have gone on to:
Journalism
Broadcasting
Public Relations
Marketing
Social media management
Family and small businesses