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Communication

School of Communication & The Arts

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Shape Your Future with a Communication Degree

Pitch advertising campaigns to real clients. Conduct reporting in a bustling newsroom. Work on real public relations cases. Perform live sports broadcast journalism. And do it all before you graduate. The Communication program at Marist provides the flexibility and the resources to give you a competitive edge when you enter the field.

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 Student Learning Outcomes

It was the Communication Department that made me choose Marist. Throughout my time at Marist, I’ve been able to take classes directly related to my future career and have internships that have really helped me grow as a public relations professional.

Caroline Wolf

Communication Major, Public Relations and Journalism Concentrations

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Industry-Experienced Communication Faculty

On top of a thorough theoretical foundation in communications, all of our faculty come to us with years of industry experience. This allows our Communication students to learn first-hand about their future careers and gain important connections to major institutions in their fields. View all Communication faculty >

Wenjing Xie

Dr. Wenjing Xie is an Associate Professor and Director of the Integrated Marketing Communication graduate program within the School of Communication and the Arts. Her research revolves around the uses and effects of emerging communication technologies. Her work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and books.

Kevin M. Lerner

Dr. Lerner is an Assistant Professor of Journalism here at Marist whose research and interests focus on the intellectual history of journalism through press criticism, satire, and magazines. He has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine.

Jen Eden

Dr. Eden specializes in the fascinating area of the “dark side” of interpersonal interactions such as stalking, unrequited love, gossip, dysfunctional relational maintenance, crushes, and cyberbullying. While completing her PhD, she spearheaded a cyberbullying research team that partnered with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
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Build a Breadth of Knowledge For Your Future

Marist’s liberal arts approach creates a comprehensive educational experience for all our students; you’ll gain foundational knowledge within your major, and you’ll dive into the depths of your unique interests. At Marist, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your academic experience based on what you’re passionate about with one or multiple concentrations within the major:

 

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Simulate The Communications Industry In Classes

At Marist, we dedicate ourselves to providing hands-on learning opportunities for all of our students. From presenting advertising campaigns to real clients to participating in a bustling newsroom, students in each concentration develop a competitive edge of industry experience upon entering their chosen field after graduation.

 

  • In Communication Campaign Management, public relations students visit nonprofit organizations in the community, research their client’s situation, and develop strategic communication campaigns for them.
  • Advertising students compete in the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition, during which they create a strategic advertising/marketing/media campaign that is pitched to a corporate client.
  • In Center Field, sports communication students simulate the sports desk of a newsroom by covering Marist varsity and club sports in depth as credentialed reporters and editors.

Take a Virtual Tour With Marie

Marie Bardelli
Communication major, Public Relations and Advertising concentrations, Business minor
Los Angeles, CA

 

Take a walk with Marie through her favorite spots on campus as a Communication major, including our cutting-edge academic facilities and TV studios, as well as the Student Center, residence hall, and library.

Top-Tier Communication Internships

As a Communication student concentrating in Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, or Sports Communication, internship experience in your field is an important way to get your foot in the door after graduation. Over 83% of Marist students complete at least one internship, and your internship coordinator and the Center for Career Services will ensure you land the optimal internship to prepare you for your future career. Here are just a few examples of high-profile internship destinations for our Communication students:
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The Value of a Marist Education

At Marist, we pride ourselves on our dedication to providing our students with a well-rounded liberal arts education that prepares them for practical experience and profound success in their field. But don't just take our word for it - the numbers speak for themselves.

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Employed or attending grad school 6 months after graduation

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Of Marist Graduates Participated in one or more internships

82%

Graduation rate, higher than the average for public and private colleges

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Best Undergraduate Teaching

*As reported by U.S. News and World Report.

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