Utica College

What you'll study

Students take core communication courses and then focus on topics that connect communication practice with social justice goals. Coursework and hands‑on activity develop skills in media production and critical analysis of communication technologies, institutions, and their social and ethical consequences. Practical production opportunities mentioned on the programme page include podcasting, hosting shows, sports or news calling, directing and performing for stage and screen, and producing and editing video using campus resources such as WPNR‑FM and the Raymond Simon Convergence Media Center.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific entry criteria for this concentration; it is a track within the Communication and Media major (B.A.). Prospective students should consult the university admissions office for application requirements and major admission policies.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates for advocacy and media roles. The concentration explicitly prepares students who wish to become human rights, civil rights, or environmental advocates, community organizers, social workers, alternative media workers, or lobbyists, and for those considering graduate study in the social sciences, social work, or law. The broader Communication and Media major lists common career areas including journalism (print and broadcast), marketing, publishing, government, education, and sports.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not provide scholarship specifics. Students should explore university scholarships, departmental awards, and internship‑related funding; internships with media outlets, non‑profits, government offices and sports organizations—many of which the department lists as typical placements—can build experience that supports competitive scholarship and funding applications.