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Popular SearchesCommunication & media studies AcademicsOverview 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.
*Courses Checklist (8 cr, plus concentration):
COME 122 Interpersonal Communication, C-IS
COME 124 Mass Media
COME 499 Major Portfolio (0 credit)Communication Concentration (32cr):
COME 427 Communication Studies Capstone
Two additional media courses
Five courses from the following:
COME 222 Small Group Communication
COME 312 Communication and Mental Health
COME 315 Conflict Communication
COME 320 Crisis Communication, C/AD-IS
COME 322 Business and Professional Speaking
COME 323 Nonverbal Communication
COME 324 Persuasion
COME 325 Technology at Work
COME 326 Organizational Communication
COME 327 Health Communication
COME 329 Political Communication, C/AD-WT
COME 389 Communication Special Topics
COME 490 Independent Study
COME 492 Directed Research
COME 494 Internship*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
*Courses Checklist (28cr):
COME 122 Interpersonal Communication, C-IS
COME 124 Mass Media
COME 427 Communication Studies CapstoneFour courses from the following:
COME 222 Small Group Communication
COME 312 Communication and Mental Health
COME 315 Conflict Communication
COME 322 Business and Professional Speaking
COME 323 Nonverbal Communication
COME 324 Persuasion
COME 325 Technology at Work
COME 326 Organizational Communication
COME 327 Health Communication
COME 329 Political Communication, C/AD-WT
COME 336 Intimate Relationships and Media
COME 389 Communication Special Topics
COME 490 Independent Study
COME 492 Direct Research
COME 494 Internship*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
*Courses Checklist (28cr):
COME 122 Interpersonal Communication, C-IS
COME 124 Mass Media
COME 468 Media Capstone
Five courses from the following:
COME 252 Writing for Media
COME 317 Netflix: Disruptive Entertainment, C/AD-DD
COME 320 Crisis Communication, C/AD-IS
COME 324 Persuasion
COME 325 Technology at Work
COME 329 Political Communication, C/AD-WT
COME 331 Women and Media, C/AD-DD
COME 336 Intimate Relationships and Media
COME 352 Media Psychology
COME 364 Media Law and Ethics
COME 379 Media Special Topics
COME 384 Social Media
COME 390 Sports Media
COME 490 Independent Study
COME 492 Directed Research
COME 494 Internship*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
*Courses Checklist (28cr):
COME 122 Interpersonal Communication, C-IS
COME 124 Mass Media
COME 468 Media Capstone
Five courses from the following:
COME 252 Writing for Media
COME 317 Netflix: Disruptive Entertainment, C/AD-DD
COME 320 Crisis Communication, C/AD-IS
COME 324 Persuasion
COME 325 Technology at Work
COME 329 Political Communication, C/AD-WT
COME 331 Women and Media, C/AD-DD
COME 336 Intimate Relationships and Media
COME 352 Media Psychology
COME 364 Media Law and Ethics
COME 379 Media Special Topics
COME 384 Social Media
COME 390 Sports Media
COME 490 Independent Study
COME 492 Directed Research
COME 494 Internship*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.
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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:
- 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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