B.A. in Communication and Media Studies

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This Communication and Media Studies program is unique in the tri-state area due to its emphasis on broadcast journalism and radio/television performance. The bachelor of arts curriculum also includes communication theory, film history, and basic production techniques.

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The Communication and Media Studies department at Caldwell University is dedicated to educating and training competitive and skilled media professionals. We offer a unique blend of practical career preparation and communication theory. The major is divided into four concentrations*: Broadcast Performance and Production, Film Theory and Production, Communication Theory and Communication in Business.

Each of our full-time professors is a media professional who is still working in the field. These professors train our students in subject areas ranging from television performance to video editing to screenwriting to podcasting. Our full-time Technical Production and Operations Manager provides guidance and support for students who are busy with editing and performance projects.

Our graduates are prepared for careers as sportscasters, television producers, television hosts, podcasters, radio personalities, television news anchors, television news reporters, and media executives.

Statement of Outcomes Assessment

All graduating seniors seeking a B.A. in Communication and Media Studies must take the “capstone course” entitled CO 420 Senior Media Seminar in the fall of their senior year. As in all major courses, a grade of “C” or better must be attained for the course to count toward the major.

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