public communications

The Summer College Public Communications program will give you 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 to introduce you to college study and to the range of careers in this diverse field
• 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
• Dual Summer College program enrollment is available with Engineering and Law.
• Click here for details about WRT 104.

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 important part of the educational process that prepares you for the communications professions, so you will select your second three-credit course from offerings designed to enhance your education and help you make a positive impact on society through media. Dual Summer College program options are also available.