Communications
at Mount Aloysius College

Bachelor’s Degree

Our world consumes vast amounts of information, which requires today’s communicators to be prepared to embrace ever-evolving technologies and models of communication. At the Mount, our faculty understands the vitality of preparing students in both new models of communication and honing traditional skill sets needed for success.

Mountie communications students can find career opportunities in a variety of growing fields, including:

  • Journalism
  • Digital media
  • Advertising
  • Public relations
  • Marketing
  • and a variety of other industries!

Excellent communication skills are at the core of many jobs and opportunities. Mountie students are encouraged to hone their knowledge in classes that match their interests, while building skills that will prepare them to be versatile and adaptable in nearly any industry.

Program Highlights

  • Emphasis on skills for modern communication

  • High-tech, job-based learning

  • In-the-field internship opportunities

  • Arts opportunities & fellowships available

Learn more about the unique classes available to communications students, including a class focused on the analysis of horror films

Courses Designed to Prepare You for Your Career

The Mount’s communications program is designed to not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you be successful in future jobs, but to help you explore your passions and expand your horizons. Check out more information about the opportunities available to you.

Quick Facts About the Communications Program at Mount Aloysius

  • Bachelor’s degree program (4 years to complete)
  • Minor available
  • Emphasis on strong communication and critical thinking skills
  • Strong preparation for graduate programs and/or job placement
  • Required internship allows for hands-on experience in the field
  • Opportunities for involvement with the campus’ student newspaper, The Belltower

Today’s communicators are capable of sharing messaging using a wide variety of mediums. Careers in the field are growing and taking new shapes as needs in marketing, corporate communications, the arts, non-profits, journalism, and news media evolve.

  • Advertising and Promotions Manager
  • Content Creators
  • Copy Writers
  • Digital Media Managers
  • Directors, Stage Managers, Motion Picture, Television and Radio
  • Editors
  • Graphic Designers
  • Journalists
  • Lawyers
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
  • Marketing Managers
  • Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
  • Fundraising Managers
  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Social Media Managers and Specialists
  • Technical Writers
  • Video Editors
  • Web Content Developers
  • Many more…

Employment opportunities are increasing in media and communication areas, and growth is expected to continue as the world moves even deeper into a digital society, requiring creativity, unique skill sets, and basic knowledge of media strategies and communication practices.

Average median wage for advertising and promotion managers in PA: $103,900

Average median wage for public relations specialists in PA: $59,260

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Students who complete the major in communications will:

  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal, group, and public communication skills;
  • Write clearly and effectively in forms and styles appropriate for the professions, audiences and purposes being served;
  • Demonstrate the ethical use of communication tools and practices;
  • Conduct research and critically evaluate information using methods appropriate to communication studies professions;
  • Develop expertise across media platforms to craft creative, aesthetically effective messages according to media industry standards;
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply rhetorical principles in a variety of creative, digital, organizational, professional and journalistic venues; and
  • Develop a global awareness of political, social and corporate communication sensitivity and skills.

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Gain Experience in the Field with Internships

Students in the communications program have the opportunity to complete an internship on- or off-campus. These experiences provide real-world communications exposure and knowledge, application of skills, and networking for employment placement opportunities.

  • JP Morgan Chase
  • McLanahan Corporation
  • McAnaney Brothers
  • Mount Aloysius College Communications Department
  • Belltower Student Newspaper
A student presents his capstone poster, based somewhat on his experiences in his internship.

Learn More about Communications at Mount Aloysius College

Discover what it’s like to study communications at the Mount! Get more details about the program, learn about life on campus, and find your home away from home here on top of the mountain!

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Affordable Tuition

Make an investment in your future with a quality, career-focused education at an affordable rate. Plus, check out our scholarships and institutional aid opportunities–99% of Mountie students receive some form of financial aid!

Questions?

Our admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have!

Email: admissions@mtaloy.edu
Phone: 814-886-6383

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