BA Communication and Media Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies program at Fisher College is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses in communication, advertising, public relations, journalism, and video production.  The program considers media industries and their relationship to culture and society, and helps students develop a more nuanced understanding of how communication works.  By emphasizing both theoretical and applied perspectives, students acquire the skills to become competent communicators and media literate consumers of informative and persuasive messages. 

Program Requirements

  • Core Courses
  • General Education Requirements

Core Courses

CM100  Introduction to Human Communications
CM101  Introduction to Mass Communication
CM105  Public Speaking
CM203  Media Writing
CM300  Communication Theory
CM400  Media Criticism 
CM450  Senior Seminar
Program Elective (6)
 
Total Credits: 39

General Education Requirements

CS101    Computer Concepts and Applications 
EN101   English I
EN102   English II
EN201   Intermediate Writing
IS105  Common Experience
IS220§    Preparation for Careers and Life After College
MA121  Basic Statistics 
PS101    Introduction of Psychology
Computer Science Elective
English Elective
Global Awareness Elective
Humanities Elective (2)
Social Science Elective (2)
Science Elective
Math/Science/Computer Science Elective
Free Elective (10)
 
Total Credits: 81
 
1 Required of Boston campus students only
§ Required of Boston campus students only; Online students replace with a free elective 
Learning Outcomes
  • Understand how new technology, the economy, the legal system, business, and societal values influence our communication conduct and media industry practices.
  • Conduct and apply relevant audience analysis research to message construction in order to achieve targeted communication goals and objectives.
  • Construct professional communication messages in the written formats (ads, press releases, news stories, and blogs) commonly used in media industries.
  • Prepare presentations informed by the traditions of rhetoric and the best-practice uses of presentation software.
  • Develop web-page design or digital video production skills needed to communicate effectively in online media environments.
  • Interpret and critique media texts from various humanistic methodologies and perspectives to better understand how messages are constructed and audiences interpret meaning.
Communication and Media Studies Career Track
The breadth of the Communication and Media Studies field major prepares students for a wide variety of careers: From corporate communication and not-for-profit business to support industries like advertising, public relations, journalism and broadcasting; communication graduates have numerous career options. 
 
Whether pursuing a position in a specialized field such as health communication or sports communication, applying for city, state, and federal government jobs, or launching your career with an Internet start-up; the number of potential career paths a communication major can pursue is quite staggering!  Every industry imaginable utilizes the Internet to grow their business and communicate with their customers. 

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Program Snapshot

Online
Credits: 120
Term Length: 8-weeks 
Typical Time to Completion*:
20 terms; 3 years, 4 months
 
On-Campus
Credits: 120
Semester Length: 15-weeks
Typical Time to Completion:
4 years

Additional Information


Academic Calendar

Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid

Faculty

Minors

Concentrations

Boston Campus Only
Advertising
Journalism 
Public Relations
Video Production

 

Degree Pathways


Students who have earned 30+ college credits are encouraged to inquire about the Degree Completion Program (DCP). 

*Based on continuous enrollment of two courses every term. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.

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The Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies program at Fisher College is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses in communication, advertising, public relations, journalism, and video production.  The program considers media industries and their relationship to culture and society, and helps students develop a more nuanced understanding of how communication works.  By emphasizing both theoretical and applied perspectives, students acquire the skills to become competent communicators and media literate consumers of informative and persuasive messages. 

Program Requirements

  • Core Courses
  • General Education Requirements

Core Courses

CM100  Introduction to Human Communications
CM101  Introduction to Mass Communication
CM105  Public Speaking
CM203  Media Writing
CM300  Communication Theory
CM400  Media Criticism 
CM450  Senior Seminar
Program Elective (6)
 
Total Credits: 39

General Education Requirements

CS101    Computer Concepts and Applications 
EN101   English I
EN102   English II
EN201   Intermediate Writing
IS105  Common Experience
IS220§    Preparation for Careers and Life After College
MA121  Basic Statistics 
PS101    Introduction of Psychology
Computer Science Elective
English Elective
Global Awareness Elective
Humanities Elective (2)
Social Science Elective (2)
Science Elective
Math/Science/Computer Science Elective
Free Elective (10)
 
Total Credits: 81
 
1 Required of Boston campus students only
§ Required of Boston campus students only; Online students replace with a free elective 
Learning Outcomes
  • Understand how new technology, the economy, the legal system, business, and societal values influence our communication conduct and media industry practices.
  • Conduct and apply relevant audience analysis research to message construction in order to achieve targeted communication goals and objectives.
  • Construct professional communication messages in the written formats (ads, press releases, news stories, and blogs) commonly used in media industries.
  • Prepare presentations informed by the traditions of rhetoric and the best-practice uses of presentation software.
  • Develop web-page design or digital video production skills needed to communicate effectively in online media environments.
  • Interpret and critique media texts from various humanistic methodologies and perspectives to better understand how messages are constructed and audiences interpret meaning.
Communication and Media Studies Career Track
The breadth of the Communication and Media Studies field major prepares students for a wide variety of careers: From corporate communication and not-for-profit business to support industries like advertising, public relations, journalism and broadcasting; communication graduates have numerous career options. 
 
Whether pursuing a position in a specialized field such as health communication or sports communication, applying for city, state, and federal government jobs, or launching your career with an Internet start-up; the number of potential career paths a communication major can pursue is quite staggering!  Every industry imaginable utilizes the Internet to grow their business and communicate with their customers. 

Take the Next Step

Apply

Request Info

Virtual tour

Program Snapshot

Online
Credits: 120
Term Length: 8-weeks 
Typical Time to Completion*:
20 terms; 3 years, 4 months
 
On-Campus
Credits: 120
Semester Length: 15-weeks
Typical Time to Completion:
4 years

Additional Information


Academic Calendar

Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid

Faculty

Minors

Concentrations

Boston Campus Only
Advertising
Journalism 
Public Relations
Video Production

 

Degree Pathways


Students who have earned 30+ college credits are encouraged to inquire about the Degree Completion Program (DCP). 

*Based on continuous enrollment of two courses every term. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.

Navigation

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118 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-8800

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$33,150 Per Year

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4 Years

Duration

Jan 2025

Start Month

Dec 2024

Application Deadline

Upcoming Intakes

  • January 2025
  • August 2025
  • January 2026
  • August 2026

Mode of Study

  • Full Time