Summer College Public Communications program, you will gain a greater understanding of behind-the-scenes operations and the variety of issues confronting media professionals today.
The media play a significant role in the attitudes and actions of people around the globe. If you recognize the media’s importance and have a serious interest in a communications profession, this program may be for you.
What's the deal...
- designed it to introduce you to college study and to the range of careers in this diverse field
- program coursework includes both communications and the liberal arts
- study with faculty from the prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
- investigate practices of journalism, TV and cable, radio, music industry, public relations, advertising, film and how they are changing in the Information Revolution
- enjoy guest lectures by working media professionals
- discover how your interests and talents connect with the challenges of professional communicators
- be more aware of the socio-political and cultural issues defining our times which are reflected in media
Typical day...
You take a three-credit survey course that looks at the history, structure, economics, performance, effects, and future of mass media. You’ll analyze content from many interrelated arenas: journalism, entertainment, marketing and promotion, sports, war and politics.
Study in the liberal arts is an integral part of the educational process that prepares you for the communications professions, so your second three-credit course will be selected from offerings designed to enhance your education and help you make a positive impact on society through media.
