Why Study Communication and Media?
As a communication and media major at Merrimack College, you’ll sharpen your skills as a sophisticated producer and consumer of communication.
You’ll Learn by Doing
Excellent writing, speaking and media production skills are crucial for many communication careers. The majority of communication and media majors at Merrimack have at least one internship in a media or communication field. Our graduates work in areas as diverse as advertising, athletic communications, social media marketing, public relations, sales, recruitment, higher education, event planning and management.
Why Merrimack
- You’ll choose classes tailored to your unique interests in broadcasting, health communication, strategic communication and environmental communication.
- You’ll have access to our cutting-edge radio station, television studio and Media Center.
- You’ll join a close-knit community with small classes.
Alumni Profiles
Where do communication and media majors work after graduation? Meet a selection of our alumni who are using the skills they developed at Merrimack in their careers.
Internship Spotlights
See a selection of our communication and media major internships and the role they have played in our students’ education at Merrimack.
Work with Merrimack’s D1 Athletics Communications Team
Be one of several students who intern, work or volunteer on game days with Merrimack’s Division I Athletic Communications team.
Communication and Media Major and Minors
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Communication and Media on YouTube
Check out our YouTube playlist and get an inside look at the Media Center, MCTV studio, The Beacon student newspaper and more.
Opportunities abound at Merrimack for hands-on, experiential learning for our communication and media majors and minors.