The Undergraduate Program Description

The Communications curriculum encourages students to explore a breadth of learning experiences that emphasize both personal and professional development. To achieve standards of academic excellence, Communications students are expected to fully engage in the theories and practices that prepare them for the always-evolving opportunities in the communications field.

The curriculum requires students to build a broad knowledge base while they also explore their individual interests by pursuing knowledge and skill in one of three concentrations.
Students have the opportunity for hands-on experience in producing TV and radio programs, newspapers, magazines, web and multimedia productions, as well as academic papers and projects. Through the capstone courses in each concentration students conceptualize and craft scripts, TV programs, public service campaigns and a variety of media projects.

Most students complete internships in print and broadcast journalism, TV and radio production, public relations, advertising, government communications and other related fields.

Communications majors deciding to continue their education through graduate study have had particular success in the fields of journalism, broadcasting, education and law. College of Saint Rose Communications graduates have found employment in regional media outlets and have contributed to the networks of communications professionals across the nation and around the world.