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Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Multi-Platform Journalism and Media Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Multi-Platform Journalism and Media Concentration

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Multi-Platform Journalism and Media Concentration

  • ID:UNH10018
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Completed online application
  • Official certified copies of senior secondary/high school records.
  • One letter of recommendation from an academic source (teacher or guidance counselor).
  • A personal essay

English requirements

  • TOEFL Internet Based: 80
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE score: 53

Other requirements

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Course Information

Master communications in the 21st century

The Communication program at the University of New Haven are designed to give you the specialized skills you need to creatively and successfully adapt to the continuing evolution of both interpersonal and mass communication.

  • Our Bachelor of Arts in Communication will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to frame and deliver the message through interpersonal communication, organizational communication, public relations, advertising, mass communication, journalism, radio, television, and film.
  • Our Bachelor of Science in Communication will prepare you for a behind-the-scenes career in writing/directing, crew work, producing, and editing by adding sought-after production skills to your studies.

The program features limitless opportunities that will prepare you to step into this dynamic and exciting field with confidence and professionalism. Among them are:

  • Training on professional equipment and software in the state-of-the-art Laurel Vlock Center for Convergent Media
  • Accessing on-campus field and studio production facilities, editing labs, a fully equipped television studio, and award-winning radio station WNHU, 24/7
  • Creating competitive and scholarly projects in film, journalism, theory and social media
  • Joining professional organizations and on-campus clubs to stay on top of trends and increase networking opportunities
  • Participating in real-world meetings and experiences by interning at nearby organizations, such as ESPN, The New York Times and Disney, as well as international opportunities at the Cannes Film Festival and our Prato, Italy campus
  • Combining your education with practical, paid work experience through the University’s Co-op Program

Students earning a B.A. degree in communication with a concentration in multi-platform journalism and media  will build specialized knowledge and skills related to journalism, television, and video production across a variety of platforms and formats in addition to a solid grounding in communication fundamentals.  Through coursework emphasizing writing and production, real world fieldwork opportunities, internships, and a practicum connected to the Charger Bulletin newspaper and television shows, students will learn to become competent and well-rounded media professionals.

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Required Major Courses (30 credits)

  • COMM 1101 - Understanding Media and Technology
  • COMM 1102 - Writing for the Media
  • COMM 1120 - Fundamentals of Production I
  • COMM 1125 - Fundamentals of Production II
  • COMM 3301 - Communication Theory and Research
  • COMM 4420 - Communication and the Law
  • Six credits of practicum, internship, or independent study:
  • COMM 4597 - Practicum

or

  • COMM 4598 - Internship

or

  • COMM 4599 - Independent Study
  • JRNL 2201 - News Writing and Reporting
  • JRNL 2202 - Advanced News Writing and Reporting

Plus three TV/video production electives (9 credits)

Select from the following:

  • COMM 2208 - Introduction to Broadcasting
  • COMM 2212 - Television Production I
  • COMM 3312 - Television Production II
  • COMM 3317 - Advanced Writing for Media
  • COMM 4412 - Advanced Television Production
  • COMM 4415 - Broadcast Management
  • COMM 4450 - Special Topics  (must be TV/video production course)

Plus three journalism electives (9 credits)

Select from the following:

  • COMM 3302 - Social Impact of Media
  • COMM 3308 - Broadcast and Convergent Journalism
  • COMM 3310 - Pictorial Journalism
  • COMM 3399 - Communication and Media Campaigns
  • JRNL 3311 - Copy Desk
  • JRNL 3367 - Interpretive and Editorial Writing
  • JRNL 4450 - Special Topics

Additional Required Courses (33 credits)

  • Plus eleven free electives
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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1525 per year

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