Media Communications Program
Master the art of verbal, written, and visual communications to help shape the future of the ever-changing media industry.
Bachelor of Science in Media Communications
An advertising superstar can launch a product into the stratosphere. A podcaster can go from obscurity to having millions of subscribers in weeks. A social media influencer can turn viral attention into an income stream.
Expanding opportunities on the cutting-edge
Few industries have evolved as dramatically as the world of media. To capitalize on today’s myriad of opportunities, the Berkeley College Bachelor of Science in Media Communications program offers you an innovative and updated curriculum that reflects the state of the professional media world. With a focus on three critical aspects—verbal communication, written communication, and visual communication—the program provides a well-rounded foundation in traditional and emerging media skills to prepare you for a wide range of media-based careers in areas such as public relations, marketing, advertising, technical writing, journalism, news analysis, podcasting, and more.
Concentrations to help you stand out
The Media Communications program also offers areas of specialization—known as Concentrations—that allow you to take a series of focused elective courses that can help enhance your marketability in the professional world. Concentrations are offered in:
- Digital and Social Media
- Social and Cultural Responsibility
A unique and comprehensive approach
The Berkeley College Media Communications program teaches a unique and comprehensive combination of skills that are in demand in an expanding number of industries. Unlike some other programs, Berkeley College’s program includes a creative focus that also incorporates important concepts such as ethical, legal, and political issues, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of mass communication.
Here’s what sets the Berkeley College Media Communications program apart:
- Program content reflects the ever-changing media landscape, preparing you for innovative media production and problem solving
- You’ll learn in small classes with personal attention from instructors who have real-world experience in the areas they teach
- You’ll have opportunities for field trips, guest lectures, and other media-related events
- You may have the chance to participate in an internship with a media-related organization or a job-related assignment for a valuable learning experience
- You’ll have exceptional networking opportunities through faculty and alumni connections
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The Media Communications degree program offers areas of specialization—known as Concentrations—that allow you take a series of focused elective courses that can help enhance your marketability in the professional world. Concentrations are offered in:
- Digital and Social Media
- Social and Cultural Responsibility
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BS in Media Communications program will be prepared to pursue a wide range of positions in careers such as:
- Public relations
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Technical writing
- Journalism
- News analysis
- Podcasting
- Social media
- Promotion
Catalog
Media Communications Program
You’ll find additional information in our Catalog, including the different degrees offered, descriptions of the courses you’ll take, the department faculty, and much more. You can always live chat or contact us with questions.
Faculty
Michael Kipness (Chair)
Jason Gulya
Heidi Hoefinger
Lisa Karakas
Julie Porter
Locations Offered
The Media Communications BS program is offered by Berkeley College New Jersey and Berkeley College New York. The Media Communications program courses are offered online and as identified in the Course Schedule for each semester.
Testimonial
Dr. Jason Gulya
Faculty
“In today's world, adaptability and versatility are key. We've designed Berkeley's Media Communications program specifically to help students thrive in a world where they need to communicate their ideas clearly, interact with Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies, and think about the social and moral implications of this new world. The courses in the Media Communications program are career-driven and future-bound. The program asks students to not only adapt to their new world. It empowers them to help shape that world.”
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