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The major in Communication offers hands-on experience in online and print journalism, radio, television, social media, political campaign coverage, and more. You will develop and start to hone real-world skills while: editing video footage in a personal suite; scouring the campus for breaking news; collecting data with a professional pollster as part of our nationally-recognized political polling center; writing columns for publication in the Boston Herald and local media; or interviewing live on Boston Herald Radio. You will also learn how to analyze asthetics of various forms of media, as well as the impact media has on opinion and culture.
Choose a concentration in Journalism and Media Production or Media Studies, and graduate as a trained professional with the skills and talent to embark upon the communications career you've always dreamed about—with the portfolio and social media following to back it up. Or, choose to contiue your education at the graduate level in such areas as film or media studies, journalism, health communication, public relations, or marketing.
A major and minor are offered.
Explore an array of opportunities in communications, media, and politics through hands-on learning. Connect with communication networks that reach constituents on campus, within the region, and beyond to the national arena. The "Fitz" provides you with the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, while gaining hands-on experience.
Produce and cablecast a variety of shows, entertainment, and news campus-wide from this student-run television station.
Host your own radio show on The Talon 105.3 FM. Play music or chat politics, sports,
and news.
Write, edit, and print your own piece in the Pierce Arrow, a student-run newspaper, or on The Exchange, a digital journalism platform that reports on campus, community, and global issues and events.
Alumni Success Stories
"One of the greatest things that I saw carry over from Franklin Pierce was that mentality, if you really want to do it that bad, go do it. There is not a lot of roadblocks in your way to stop you." - Jay McCormack '95, '13
Jay McCormack '95, '13 & Erik Barone '95ESPN Media Manager & ESPN Steadicam & Operations Specialist
Nalina Shapiro is a News Reporter and Anchor for WIVB-TV CBS in Buffalo, NY and a 2010 graduate of Franklin Pierce University. In this video, she explains how her Franklin Pierce education helped launch her successful broadcasting career.
Nalina Shapiro '10News Reporter and Anchor
Matt Berman and John Perry, 1992 graduates of the Communication program at Franklin Pierce University, have gone on to successful Hollywood careers in TV and film. In this video, they return to their alma mater to screen their newly released hit movie "The Wedding Pact" and to share their career advice and experiences with students.
Matt Berman and John Perry '92Hollywood TV and Film
Communication graduates find their calling at the worldwide leader in sports.
Erik Barone '95, Rich Goode '96, and Jason Potterton '07ESPN
Download a Communications program sheet to view on-screen or print, or view the College at Rindge Academic Catalog for specific degree requirements and course information.
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