The field of communication is dynamic and innovative. Communication is a flexible and practical major that prepares students for a variety of careers. The Alvernia University Communication and Digital Media Department offers a major in Communication, which includes the opportunity to focus the students’ interest based on one or more of six offered specializations: strategic communications; film, culture, and creative arts; journalism; media design and production; public relations and advertising; and sports media.
The Alvernia University communication program includes a broad spectrum of courses encompassing podcasting, video production, professional speech, cinema studies, plus technical and creative writing for content creation and media applications. Communication majors pursue careers in social media marketing, public relations, event management, publishing, broadcasting, and corporate communication. Courses are structured to strengthen problem-solving abilities, to increase media technology proficiency, and to develop writing skills for professional and personal use. The program also focuses on enhancing critical thinking, verbal communication, clear organization, and concise expression of ideas. Students are encouraged to develop practical experience in media-related fields through internships and fellowships with national and regional businesses, non-profit companies and agencies, and television and radio stations.
Communication faculty members have professional experience in television reporting, multimedia development, communication research, content creation and creative writing.
Communication and Literature courses may be selected to fulfill the liberal arts core requirements. Seniors may not register for 100 level communication or Literature courses without the permission of the Department Chair
