Communication & media studies
Overview

Are you fascinated by the way the media shape our world? Do you want to learn to craft focused, compelling, message-driven content that cuts through the noise and reaches your intended audience? At St. Norbert College, we provide a solid background in communication research and analysis, targeting audiences and evaluating your results. When you major in communication and media studies here, you’ll learn how to tell stories that are compelling and human, and you’ll learn to think critically about how those messages shape our world.

Credential Type

B.A.

Credits Required

8–32

Offered As

Major & minor

Academic paths

As a communication and media studies major at SNC, we’ll teach you how to think critically about your intended audience and the message you want to convey. You’ll develop strong skills in analysis and writing, and be able to target specific groups without alienating others. These skills are invaluable in the workplace or in graduate school.

Earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and media studies from SNC, with concentrations in communication or media.

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.


Featured faculty

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

Adjunct Instructor for Communication and Media Studies

Adjunct Instructor for Communication and Media Studies

Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

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Kaitlin Foley '23
Kaitlin Foley ’23

“My communications classes have really strengthened [my] writing skills and taught me how to write different things for different people.”

Kaitlin Foley ’23

Career outcomes

SNC communication and media studies alumni work in a variety of fields. Some of our recent graduates have found success as:

graduate students
  • Account managers
  • Admission advisors
  • Associate brokers
  • Brand coordinators
  • Client relations managers
  • Communication specialists
  • Digital content producers
  • Graphic designers
  • Local reporters
  • Market research coordinators
  • Marketing account coordinators
  • Operations technicians
  • Social media specialists
  • Staff writers
  • Website developers

Graduate studies

An undergraduate degree in communication provides a strong foundation for graduate studies. Some SNC graduates pursue advanced education in marketing, sports journalism, arts management, counseling psychology, education, international affairs and organizational leadership. They’ve attended a number of highly regarded institutions, including:

  • Loyola University Chicago
  • Illinois State University
  • Northwestern University
  • Texas A&M University
  • American University
  • University of Maryland- College Park
  • University of Central Florida

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