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Bachelor of Arts Communication and Media Studies

All high-level professionals, from brain surgeons to CEOs to engineers, have one core competency in common: communication. What seems like a simple skill is actually quite layered and complex, and those who can do it well have the opportunity to thrive in a vast number of careers.

St. Scholastica’s Communication and Media Studies major is about so much more than writing papers. As a student, you’ll learn about intercultural communication as well as interpersonal communication — both essential skills in today’s global marketplace.

You will develop exceptional writing and analytical skills, and you’ll be able to create convincing arguments and strategically deliver messages to targeted audiences. You will gain a new appreciation for historical contexts of communication, as well as cutting-edge digital communications best practices.

Effective communication is at the heart of countless fields, and as a St. Scholastica Communication and Media Studies graduate, you’ll be ready to excel in any one of them. Program graduates have gone on to pursue fulfilling careers as journalists, lawyers, publishers, film producers and directors.

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All new first-year applicants to St. Scholastica will be awarded either the Benedictine Scholarship or the Access Award, upon admission to the College.

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100% of traditional incoming undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. The average for scholarships, grants and/or loans is $31,841.

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Career Outlook

Clear and effective communication is essential in this digital age — and our program prepares students for success after graduation through courses in intercultural communication, media literacy, film, argumentation, persuasion and many others. Internship credits are not always required (and depend on the chosen concentration), although opportunities abound for Communication and Media Studies majors. These experiences provide students with invaluable real-world opportunities as they work with area businesses to enhance their portfolios and general industry repertoires. Program alumni have interned at radio stations, public arts commissions, television stations, advertising agencies, professional sports organizations and a number of other professional environments. The spectrum of job opportunities in the field of communications is constantly expanding as people in every industry can benefit from the skills garnered from this degree. Graduates of the Communication and Media Studies program have gone on to pursue fulfilling careers as journalists, lawyers, lobbyists, photographers, sales representatives, publishers, film producers and directors.

Pair with a Language

Boost your brainpower and give yourself a competitive edge in our global economy by pairing your major with a language. St. Scholastica offers programs and courses in American Sign Language, German, Ojibwe, Russian and Spanish.

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