The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in communication at Messiah University, a nationally ranked Christian university in Pennsylvania, helps you further your knowledge in the general field of communication with the flexibility to take courses in areas that interest you most.
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In the Communication program, you will take a
selection of courses that successfully prepare you for
a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and
classroom learning within the framework of Christian
faith will give you the skills and knowledge to
achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety
of courses that will not only help you excel in your
future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper
understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Communication:
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Gaining experience as a Christian communicator
Through the communication degree program you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to gain valuable job experience. Many students complete internships in nearby Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital city, or choose to study abroad, work at The Pulse (Messiah’s student-run media hub), or take on leadership roles in clubs and organizations. Throughout each of those opportunities, you’ll practice your communication, analytical and critical thinking skills and become a successful Christian communicator and leader.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but
actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on
way can make all the difference. At Messiah
University, the Experiential Learning Initiative
(ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on
learning to a new level by giving students
the opportunity to apply what they have
learned to various real world contexts--such
as an internship/practica, service learning,
off-campus program, holding a student
leadership position, or participating in
undergraduate research.
Graduates of the Communication program
work in positions of leadership in their places
of employment, using the tools and knowledge
a Messiah University education prepared them
with. Each year, eager employers and some of
the nation's best graduate schools welcome
Messiah graduates into their organizations.
96% of the Class of 2022 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
96%
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Regional and national employers seek out
Messiah graduates for their academic
preparation, work ethic and personal
character. The transformation you experience
at Messiah readies you to transform the
lives of others through your chosen career
path.
Because of the flexibility of the communication major, you can tailor your degree to your own interests and take courses in the areas of communication that are most appealing to you. This includes taking courses within any of the other majors within the Department of Communication (broadcasting and journalism, film and media arts, public relations or digital media), and potentially adding a minor or double major.