The College of New Jersey

What you'll study

Core work focuses on message design and media production, social-scientific and critical analysis of human communication, and research design with data interpretation. Students choose one of several specializations and tailor their elective courses around that focus.

• Specializations available: Digital Filmmaking and Television; Emerging Communication Technologies; Health Communication; Interpersonal and Strategic Communication; Mass Media and Social Media Communication.
• Experiential components include producing programming for Lions TV, making documentaries on public issues, participating in film/video festivals, and presenting research at conferences.
• Faculty-led mentorship supports research and all phases of film and video production, from writing through directing and producing.

Entry requirements

The programme page lists undergraduate admission to the BA in Communication Studies; faculty advisors mentor students in planning a program of study. Specific numeric thresholds or prerequisites are not provided on the source page.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of fields including administration, public relations, corporate communication, advertising, health communication, media production and editing, public affairs, fundraising, journalism, human resources, and market research. Alumni also pursue graduate programs in areas such as mass communication, interpersonal communication, media production, health communication, public health, strategic/risk communication, law, and public relations. Recent employers and graduate programs cited on the programme page illustrate diverse outcomes.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not list programme-specific scholarships. Prospective students should consult university financial aid resources for institutional scholarships, work-study, and external funding; experiential opportunities such as internships and mentored research may also strengthen applications for competitive graduate funding.