Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

New England College - INTO

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies program at New England College can help you develop written and oral communication skills and interpersonal abilities. By studying communication, students learn to express themselves clearly and effectively, listen actively, interpret messages accurately, and respond appropriately. Communication studies also provide a comprehensive understanding of different communication channels and how to use them for success. Communication studies focus on improving your writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills some of the most sought-after skills by employers as well as self-knowledge, or intrapersonal communication. You’ll have a good understanding of who you are and what you want to do post graduation.Program courses focus on:Media Criticism: Who produces media, what messages they’re sending, and how we should interpret themMedia Professions: Journalism, public relations and advertising, video production, and radio programming and productionMedia Practices: Social media, writing for journalism and public relations, website design, video production, radio broadcasting, and audio production and podcasting To ensure that you receive a well-rounded education, NEC offers a range of core and elective courses, such as Freedom of Speech, Speaking with Purpose, and Media Literacy. This is consistent with NEC’s liberal arts foundation.