Communication & Media

Bachelor of Art
Gain a competitive edge, empowered to inform, persuade, inspire, and foster change.

Writing clearly, speaking effectively, and making a cogent argument are needed in virtually every field and in all aspects of life. Mastery of communication gives you the ability to get hired in business, law, and media — anywhere writing and critical thinking skills are required. Nazareth University prepares students to become effective communicators in spoken, written, and visual forms. You can choose a double major such as design or marketing, or a minor such as digital media and design or analytics.

Course curriculumStudent outcomesCost of attendance

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Highlights

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Choose your area of interest: digital media, writing and editing, visual design, or marketing

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Work directly with local businesses through internships and seminar projects

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Study abroad: 75+ options

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Leverage a mastery of communication into a variety of career options

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Career Paths

  • Account executive
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Editor
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Project manager
  • Public relations specialist
  • Publishing associate
  • Social media analyst
  • Technical writer
Partnership with American University

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 »

Employers
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Butler/Till
  • Gatehouse Media
  • March of Dimes
  • Partners and Napier
  • SNY-TV, Home of The New York Mets
  • Tipping Point Media
  • University of Rochester Medical Center

99%

of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation

1,631

high-impact experiential learning experiences completed by the undergraduate class of 2024

$4,000

Our SPARK Grant provides up to $4,000 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad. SPARK details »

Internships

  • Archer Communications
  • Associated Reporters Abroad, Berlin, Germany
  • Causewave Community Partners
  • Dixon Schwabl
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York
  • National Public Radio
  • Paychex, Inc.
  • Rochester City Newspaper

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Program Director
Molly Stark, communication degree program, media studies major at Nazareth College

Alumni Spotlight

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."