Bachelor of Arts
Writing clearly, speaking effectively, and making a cogent argument are useful in virtually every field and in all aspects of life. Mastery of communication gives students a competitive edge in gaining employment in careers such as business, law, and media — anywhere writing and critical thinking skills are required. The ability to communicate effectively is a lifelong skill that gives students the power to inform, persuade, inspire, and foster change.
Nazareth University prepares students to become effective communicators in spoken, written, and visual forms. Because communication practices change rapidly in our digital environment, professors review and revise the curriculum every three years. The comprehensiveness of the major results in a versatile skill set and diverse career opportunities.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
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Choose your area of interest: digital media, writing and editing, visual design, or marketing
Work directly with local businesses through internships and seminar projects
Study abroad: 75+ options
Leverage a mastery of communication into a variety of career options
UP TO $4,000 TO INVEST IN YOU
Unique to Nazareth, our SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad, plus up to $2,500 in a tuition scholarship for summer SPARK-eligible experiences that earn credit. SPARK stories »
Our students have pursued graduate degrees in communication, library science, law, public relations, and public policy at these institutions:
Students who graduate from Nazareth with a 3.5 GPA or better and are accepted into the graduate School of Communication of American University in Washington, D.C. can receive a 30% reduction in graduate tuition (saving $13,338) and pay no application fee. Learn more »
Molly Stark '17, assistant account executive at PAN Communications, an integrated marketing & public relations agency in downtown Boston
"The communication and media program at Nazareth is strong not only because of its rigorous curriculum, but because of the supportive faculty within the program. I wouldn't be the person I am today without the guidance of Professors Leah Stacy, Carolyn Lagoe, and Dr. Ginny Skinner-Linnenberg — and I wouldn't be as interested in social media if it weren't for the classes taught by Professor Stacy. The communications & media program gave me all the tools I needed for the job I have now, and I find myself constantly thinking back to the things that I learned in class. This program helped me build awareness of how to communicate information to diverse audiences effectively, with specific goals in mind."