As a Communication and Media Studies major or minor, you'll gain the skills and hands-on experience you need to take your place among tomorrow's communication leaders.
Program Snapshot
| Program Type | Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major | On Campus | 120 (18 for minor) |
Why Study Communication and Media Studies at Wilkes?
From your first day, you'll get hands-on opportunities to operate state-of-the-art equipment used in television, radio, public relations and journalism. Faculty and staff mentors will work with you to tailor one of our four specializations to meet your interests. A strong theoretical foundation matched with practical courses and experiences will prepare you for a range of careers or graduate school.
You'll also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience outside of the classroom through involvement in our , public relations agency, and , or our speech and debate team.
Whether you aspire to tell inspiring stories or influence the next generation of audiences, Wilkes prepares future professional communicators to succeed in an ever-changing and dynamic industry.
What You Will Learn as a Communication and Media Studies Major?
- You鈥檒l master core communications skills like public speaking, messaging strategy, mass media literacy, news writing and multimedia communication.
- You鈥檒l choose a concentration in one of four areas of study: media and documentary production external website, public relations and professional communication external website, media and cultural studies external website, news and sports reporting external website.
- The knowledge you gain in the classroom, coupled with the hands-on learning you experience through our wide range of cocurricular and extracurricular activities, will help you stand out in the job market.
