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Gain real-world experience through hands-on internships in New York City, the media capital of the world.
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Students who major in Communication Studies must complete:
Communication Studies Foundation Courses
Communication Studies Requirements
Communication Studies Elective
Communication Studies majors select 6 additional courses from the following categories. Other options include COMM 295 Topics in Communication Studes and and additional internships (at least one course per category):
Communication Theory
Writing
Production and Technology
Theatre Arts
With approval from the Program Director, other electives may be substituted based on the student's career interests.
Up to nine credits of internships may be earned by a student majoring in Communication Studies.
*Core course for B.S. Communication Studies program and must be taken at a registered campus. This course cannot be substituted.
Public Relations Specialization
Communication Studies Specialization Public Relations Foundation
Communication Studies Specialization Public Relations Requirements
Communication Studies Specialization Public Relations Electives
In addition, students who choose the Communication Studies/Specialization in Public Relations major select four courses (12 credits) in any combination from these four Specialized Elective Categories as well as COMM 295 Topics in Communication Studies and COMM 397 Independent Study
Communication Theory
Production and Technology
Writing
Theatre Arts
With approval from the Program Head, other specialization electives may be substituted based on the student's career interests.
Up to nine credits in internships may be taken by a student majoring in Communications Studies.
*This is the Core Course for the Communication Studies, Public Relations Specialization and must be taken at a registered campus. This course cannot be substituted.
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Why do we communicate? What does it mean to be a good communicator? What does it mean to be a good listener? How does the relentless advance of technology allow us to connect and disconnect with other human beings? What does it mean to practice the complex, nuanced, daily art of communication? As a communication studies major, you will dive into these questions and more, all while sharpening the speaking, writing, and listening skills critical to your personal and professional lives.
Offering a balanced combination of theory and practice, the communication studies program will prepare you to be a creative problem solver with the communication skills that employers demand in a rapidly-changing, always-on digital world. We provide small class sizes and a flexible curriculum, which allows students to tailor their coursework so that it is in harmony with their career goals.
For information, please contact:
Professor Jay Zalinger
Program Director
Victory Hall 209B
jzalinger@mercy.edu
914-674-7511
The public relations specialization prepares students to be the PR strategists of tomorrow. Students will receive a solid grounding in public relations writing, strategy and techniques taught by practitioners in the field. Before graduation, you’ll take the ultimate PR challenge in your capstone course: To solve a challenging communication problem for a real-world client. It is a critical learning opportunity for students to collaborate in developing solutions for high-end, creative firms.
The public relations specialization will position you for a variety of careers, including: corporate spokespersons, public relations assistants, social media strategists, content writers, community relations specialists, marketing and advertising professionals, and more.
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, communication skills (written and verbal) place at the top of the list of attributes that employers look for on a recent graduate’s resume. The skills communication studies students gain can help put them at the top of the pile. Since New York City is the epicenter of the communications industry, you’ll be encouraged to take up to three internships—letting you test the career waters at PR firms, advertising agencies, non-profits, and many other organizations in the New York area and beyond.
By the end of this program, students should be able to: