BA in Media and Communication with a Concentration in Media Studies
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts at St. Francis College will empower innovative and inspired creators who not only adapt to the ever-changing media world around us, they aim to set the pace. With the speed of evolution of social media, in particular, SFC keeps its finger on the pulse of this evolution, adapting what it means to tell a story and remain relevant in the 21st century.
Students in the Communication Arts program study both the theory and practice of communications, as well as gain hands-on media production experience in radio, film, and TV. Students in the program have the opportunity to create a portfolio of creative work, which will include a capstone project in the media of the student’s choosing.
Underlying the focused, outcomes-driven curriculum is SFC’s robust General Education Program, which is the cornerstone of SFC and affirms its mission to graduate educated, well-rounded individuals who enter the workforce and work to change and culturally diversify the world.
PREPARE FOR AN IMPACTFUL CAREER
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore what inspires you, and turn it into work you’re proud of. This program is designed for self-starting, lifelong creators who want to sharpen their craft while building real-world skills. You’ll graduate with both the technical expertise and creative thinking needed to launch an adaptable, future-ready career.
CENTERED AROUND STUDENT SUCCESS
St. Francis College students receive the enhanced Terrier 360 system of wrap-around support from day one to after graduation. Within the robust support, students gain in-depth insight and guidance to academic, internship, and career path options via the Center for Student Success, Center for Career Exploration, and Center for Learning and Leadership.
CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND HONOR SOCIETIES
Whether interested in attending film screenings, networking with industry leaders, joining the Communications Honor Society or completing an Improv Boot Camp, there is no shortage of fun and interesting activities to participate in as a Communication Arts student.
Qualified students seeking an additional academic challenge can participate in the St. Francis Honors Program, where students participate in a series of small, intensive seminars, trips, and other activities that lead towards a senior thesis.
The College is also home to 15 national honor societies and its own Duns Scotus Honors Society which recognizes students for their academic and community achievements.
CURRICULUM
Program Learning Outcomes
PLO1: Employ theories and practices of classical and contemporary rhetoric across different forms of communication.
PLO2: Analyze media across the realms of reading, writing, listening, and viewing through critical thinking and research skills.
PLO3: Use performance practices for creative expression and/or to address substantive global and local issues.
PLO4: Assess their own roles as global citizens in a media-saturated world, and the social responsibilities of these roles.
PLO5: Create media projects using the tools and technologies of media production.