Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication & Media
Our TV studio, radio station, or student-led newspaper are just a few ways students can get involved!
As a communication and media major at Merrimack College, you’ll discover how media shapes our understanding of each other, cultures, and social movements.
Communication & Media Degree at a Glance
Program Type
Major
Mode of Study
On Campus
Co-Op
Guaranteed
Est. Time
4 Years
Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Cost
School
Accreditation
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The Communication & Media Major
Dive into courses that mix critical theory with real-life skills, covering topics like environmental issues, health campaigns, sports, humor in media, intercultural vibes and radio production. As a Warriors at Work major, you’ll have an exclusive opportunity to participate in a full-time, six-month, paid co-op experience at prestigious companies while staying on track to graduate in four years!
What You'll Study
Prepare to explore a core curriculum that covers all major areas of communication while maintaining the latitude for individual exploration through electives.
Culture and Identity
Public Communication
Research Inquiry
Gender, Race, and Media
Mass Communication and Media
Applied Communication
Skills You'll Learn
Gain skills that range past the classroom with video and audio production spaces that connect you with the digitized formats used in current media-production operations.
Public Speaking
Media Production
Digital Literacy
Cultural Awareness
Social Media Methods
Communication & Media Courses You'll Take
Introduction
To Media
COM 2401
This course focuses on the basic principles of mass communication and its historical development. Issues explored include media access, media ethics, media effects, and current trends in the growth of digital and wireless mass communication technologies.
Humor
and Media
COM 4100
Throughout this course, students will learn about theories of humor motivation (what makes people laugh) and read communication journal articles analyzing humor from rhetorical, qualitative, and quantitative methods through mediated humor.
Intercultural
Communication
COM 4531
The primary questions investigated in the course will address the dynamics of culture, ethnicity, religion, and identity in terms of issues of representation, inequality, and empowerment against the backdrop of global transition in the 21st Century.
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Communication & Media Major Requirements
General Education Requirements
In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements. To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide
Communication & Media Students In the Classroom & Beyond
When it comes to career readiness, we believe getting outside of the classroom is key. At Merrimack, you’ll complement your coursework with experiences like guaranteed internships, co-ops, service learning or faculty-led research projects.
Communication & Media Major
Communication & Media Major
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Career Outlook: Where Can a Communication & Media Degree Take You?
Career Outcomes Rate
94% of the undergraduate class of 2023 in Arts & Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.
Experiential Learning
90% of the undergraduate class of 2023 participated in at least one internship, co-op, clinical, practicum or research opportunity while at Merrimack
Graduate School
Merrimack, New England School of Law, George Washington University and Boston College are just some of the graduate programs Arts & Sciences graduates are attending.
Jobs with a Communication & Media Degree
Upon completing our program, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue graduate study or a career in communication and related disciplines. Positions may include:
- Marketing Coordinator
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Content Editor
- Broadcast Journalist
- Event Specialist
- Media Analyst
- Communications Specialist
Where Merrimack Communication & Media Graduates Work & Intern
Wilmington Community TV
Intern
iCorps Technologies
Marketing & Sales Operations Specialist
American Cancer Society
Intern
New England Sports Network
Digital Video Sponsorship Coordinator
Boston Bruins
Communications Graduate Assistant
Magic 106.7
Intern
Connelly Partners
Senior Public Relations & Social Media Manager
Governor Baker’s Office
Intern
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
You’ll have endless opportunities to find your fit, get involved and pursue what makes you happy—all while making lifelong friends (and memories!).
Explore your passions alongside others with similar interests, whether that means a cappella singing or outdoor adventuring.
- 70+ student organizations
- Division I Athletics, club and intramural sports
- Beloved traditions like Homecoming, Block Party and Spring Concert
- Fraternities and sororities
Internships & Co-Ops
Our students gain valuable work experience and connections with leading companies through guaranteed internships and the Warriors at Work co-op program. Recent placements include:
- Interning with Homeland Security Investigations, shadowing special agents
- Interning at Delta Tech-Ops, working in components engineering
- Working as a tax intern at Baker Tilly
Research with Faculty
With access to cutting-edge tools, undergraduate students can collaborate with faculty on research projects that can lead to presentations and publications.
- Explore the complexities of the human mind in a state-of-the-art psychology lab.
- Understand how inflammation affects immune cell aging in our Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility.
- Build fully functional battle bots for competitions.
Study Abroad
Global Merrimack provides transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Our 30+ study abroad programs include semesters abroad, faculty-led trips and international internships.
- Explore and study in the Dominican Republic or Iceland.
- Immerse yourself in cities like Dublin, Madrid or Rome.
- Experience a semester at sea or intern in vibrant cities like London or Paris.
Service Learning
Community and service are at the heart of our Augustinian mission.
Over 1,000 students work together to engage in hands-on service learning projects each year, supporting our communities and those in need.
- Participate in our campus-wide Mack Gives Back volunteer days.
- Spend your winter, spring, or summer break on an immersive SEND trip in the U.S. or abroad, helping those in need.
- Tutor students in nearby school districts.
See for Yourself
Communication Students in Action
Programs Related to the Communication & Media Major
Explore other areas and where they can take you.
Take the Next Step (We're Here to Help)
At Merrimack, we are ready to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. And, we make the process simple along the way!
Upcoming Events
Info Session & Campus Tour
Monday-Friday & Most Saturdays
Attend a 20-minute info session led by an admission counselor and then take a student-led campus tour. Registration is required.
Merrimack College Awards & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report | Best Regional Universities North (2024)
- Most Innovative Schools (#5)
- Regional Universities North (#39)
- Best Undergraduate Teaching (#19)
- Best Colleges for Veterans (#15)
- Best Value Schools (#51)
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