Media Studies, B.A.
Program overview
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.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Education Program
Understanding College (FS)
Writing and Presentation (WRI1 & OC1)
Mathematics (QR1)
Information Literacy, Media and Research (ITML)
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Creative Voices Across Culture (HCE)
Orientation in Art
Science at Work (NPW)
Ethics, Reality, and Logic (PEM)
Individual and Societies (SEH)
Mass Communication
Mass Media and Society
Our World, Past and Present (WHG)
Personal Wellness (FH)
Religion and Culture (RS)
Media and Communication Major
Introduction to Media Production
Writing for Media
Select ONE of the following courses:
Interpersonal Communication
Digital Media Cultures
Acting I: Voice and Movement
Media Research Methods
Language of Film
Gender, Race & Class in Media
News Writing
Field Experience in Communication Arts
Select ONE of the following courses:
Capstone Practicum
Capstone Seminar
Digital Media Production Concentration
Audio Production I
Television Studio Production
Digital Media Production I
Select ONE of the following courses:
Digital Radio Industry
Digital Media Production II
Audio Production II
Advanced Television Studio Production
Select ONE of the following courses:
Political Communication
Film Criticism
Globalization of Media, Communication & Technology
Communications and the Law
Select ONE of the following courses:
History of Film
History of Television
History of Broadcasting and Audio Media
COM Electives
General Electives
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1: Employ theories and practices of classical and contemporary rhetoric across different forms of communication.
PLO 2: Analyze media across the realms of reading, writing, listening, and viewing through critical thinking and research skills.
PLO 3: Use performance practices for creative expression and/or to address substantive global and local issues.
PLO 4: Assess their own roles as global citizen in a media-saturated world, and the social responsibilities of these roles.
PLO 5: Create media projects using the tools and technologies of media production.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
📰 Journalism & Media Analysis
You will analyze, interpret, and report on media content, public discourse, and emerging communication trends across traditional and digital platforms.
📢 Public Relations & Strategic Communication
You will develop communication strategies, manage public messaging, and help organizations effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
💻 Digital Media & Content Strategy
You will research media trends, develop digital content strategies, and evaluate how audiences interact with media across online platforms.
📊 Media Research & Audience Analysis
You will study media audiences, analyze communication patterns, and evaluate the social and cultural impact of media technologies.
🏢 Corporate & Organizational Communication
You will support organizations by developing communication materials, analyzing media messaging, and improving internal and external communication strategies.
🎓 Graduate Study & Advanced Research
You will build a strong academic foundation for graduate study in communication, media studies, journalism, cultural studies, or related fields.