Communications

Bachelor of Arts in Communications 

In our fast-paced, media-driven world, employers are looking for effective communicators who can engage audiences. As society is overwhelmed by communications, students will learn to cut through the clutter, to become effective, creative, and ethical contributors to the contemporary media culture. Our courses blend communication theory, social media marketing, and creative media production.   

Felician University’s award-winning radio station, WRFC, is a state-of-the-art facility where students will have the opportunity to design their own show, select music and discussion topics, and run the station’s digital radio equipment. 

New York City is a global hub for the technology, media, and entertainment industries. Our proximity to New York City makes the department an ideal place to prepare for a career in communications, social media, and digital culture. You will learn from professionals with industry experience in the “media capital of the world.” 

Communication majors select between the two following concentrations:

Digital Media & Culture Concentration

 

In the Digital Media & Culture (DMC) concentration, students will explore social issues of access and inclusivity with emerging technology such as artificial intelligence and social media. They will learn to create compelling content in multi-media formats such as writing, photography, video, and sound. Additionally, students will leave the program with a Hootsuite Social Media Marketing certificate. The DMC concentration will provide students with the skills they need to be thought leaders and practitioners in the digital media, technology, and entertainment industries.  

  • Establish a foundation of media production skills and cultivate a critical approach to the media environment.
  • Understand the importance of media and communication throughout history, recognizing the significant contributions from diverse cultures.
  • Communicate ethically and impact contemporary media culture.
  • Build a portfolio of projects that showcase communication and media production abilities.
  • Experience real-world situations and media industry work prior to graduation.

Journalism Concentration

A Journalism concentration explores the historical and societal roles the media have played and continues to play in the world. Emphasis is placed on the development, production, and distribution of media in its various forms, especially print, broadcast, and internet journalism.

Communications majors can go into these careers: 

  • Media program directors 
  • Public relations professionals 
  • Social media marketing professionals 
  • Community outreach director 
  • Podcast producer 
  • Journalists, professional bloggers, reviewers 
  • Content providers (writers, directors, producers, etc.) 
  • Social media strategist and curator 
  • Film and video editors 
  • News analysts and reporters 
  • User experience researcher


Course Requirements

Freshman / Fall

  • COMM 106 Mass Media
  • GECC Area VII – College-Level Math
  • GECC Area I – Faith & Reason 100/200
  • GECC Area VI – CS-103: Introduction to Advanced
  • GECC Area III – ENG-101: Strategies in Research & Rhetoric*
  • Computer Applications
  • FYE 100

Freshman / Spring

  • COMM120 Film Analysis
  • GECC Area V – LS-100: Architecture of Information
  • Major Related Requirement 1 (Art History)
  • GECC Area IV – Critical & Analytical Thinking
  • GECC Area V – ENG-102: Strategies in Research & Rhetoric II*
  • FYE 101

Sophomore / Fall

  • COMM 221 History of the Motion Picture – Fiction Films
  • GECC Area III – Communication & Expression
  • COMM – Major Elective 1
  • GECC Area VII – Lab Science
  • GECC Area II – Ethics, Values, and Truth

Sophomore / Spring

  • COMM 222 History of the Motion Picture – Documentary Films
  • GECC Liberal Arts Concentration 1
  • COMM – Major Elective 2
  • Free Elective (or Minor or Co-major)
  • GECC Area VIII – Global Consciousness

Junior / Fall

  • COMM – Major Elective 3
  • Major-related Requirement 3 (ENG 372)
  • COMM – Major Elective 4
  • GECC Area I – Faith & Reason 300/400
  • Major-related Requirement 2 (PHIL 260)
  • GECC Liberal Arts Concentration 2

Junior /Spring

  • COMM – Major Elective 5
  • GECC Liberal Arts Concentration 3
  • COMM – Major Elective 6
  • Free Elective (or Minor or Co-major)
  • GECC Area VIII – Global Consciousness

Senior / Fall

  • COMM 452 Internship in Communications
  • Free Elective (or Minor or Co-major)
  • Free Elective (or Minor or Co-major)
  • Free Elective (or Minor or Co-major)
  • Free Elective (or Minor or Co-major)

Senior / Spring

  • COM 460 Senior Project
  • Free Elective (or Co-major)
  • Free Elective (or Minor or Co-major)
  • Free Elective (or Co-major)
  • Free Elective (or Co-major)
  • *Writing Emphasis (WE) Course

Please note: Course offerings are subject to change.