Alfred University’s bachelor’s in communication studies program prepares you to launch a successful career in a field that is rapidly changing. As a communication major, you learn foundational skills that are transferable across various roles, as well as the technical competencies needed to succeed in each. You also receive support to experiment and explore within the communications sector, determining where your interests and talents are best put to work. Core courses for communication majors include:
- Introduction to Communication Studies
- Mass Media and American Life
- Introduction to News and Media
- Broadcasters Advertisers and Audiences
- Persuasion: Reception and Responsibility
- Communication Ethics
Communications majors are also encouraged to work with Alfred’s FM radio station, WALF; the student newspaper, Fiat Lux; or the campus television station, AUTV, as well as complete an internship.
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All Communication Studies applicants must submit an Alfred University application. Requirements include:
- Official school transcripts
- An essay or personal statement
- At least one letter of recommendation from a school counselor or academic instructor
International students must submit original or certified copies of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts or records of grades to date, along with proof of graduation. These must be prepared and authorized by the student's home institution and be accompanied by a certified English translation.
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What can you do as a communications major? Graduating from Alfred’s bachelor’s in communication program gives you the skills to succeed in many careers. Potential jobs for graduates include:
- Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technician
- Art Director
- Video/Audio Editor
- Marketing Manager
- News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist
- Photographer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Writer
Examples of positions earned by recent Alfred communication studies bachelor’s degree graduates include:
- Admissions Counselor – Alfred University
- Director of Sales/Marketing – KC Whispers Associates
- Director of Social Media Communications – Wholly Organized! LLC
- Directory Specialist – Reed Exhibitions
- Employment Specialist/Job Developer – Rochester School of the Deaf
- Field Organizer – Democrat Campaign Management
- Financial Advisor – Morgan Stanley
- Financial Aid Counselor – Keuka College
- Marketing Consultant – Carnegie Communications
- Product Distribution Lead – Unlimited Management Group
- Reporter – The Evening Tribune
Any Alfred student can double major in communication studies. Communication studies double majors earn 44 credits and must complete each with a grade of “C” or better.
Double majors also take 20 credit hours of electives in consultation with an academic advisor. At least 12 of the credit hours must be at the 300 or 400 level.
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Interested in media and communications? Students in other majors can earn a minor in communication studies by completing 24 credit hours of core courses.
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