Communication & Media
Bachelor of Arts
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.
Highlights
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
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 »
Want to teach?
For elementary school (birth to grade 6): You can double major in communication and media and in inclusive early childhood/childhood education, for a curriculum that includes both communication and media and teaching younger children, preparing you to get teaching certification.
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
Program Director
Alumni Spotlight
“The communication and media major is a strong choice because of the flexibility within the field and how you can adapt the skill to many different jobs! The professors help you hone in on the essential skills so that you can find your voice and adapt the public speaking, marketing, social media, creative writing, etc., to the field you want to work in.
"Classes like crisis narratives and oral communications shaped my communication style and helped me navigate how to write clear, engaging, and efficient pieces whether for a speech or a research paper. The professors in this department are dedicated, expert communicators who were such a joy to learn from and work with. Communication and media skills are beneficial to anyone, and being able to master these skills will take you far!”
— Amelia Johnson ’22 coordinates legislative and community affairs for New York State Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-138) in his district office in Rochester, New York, including helping him introduce, negotiate, and pass legislation; plan community events; and constituent outreach.