The Communication & Media Studies Department at Stonehill helps students develop deep understanding of the theories and humanistic approaches used in the field.
The program is evolving in step with technological advances and social trends to give students the skills and flexibility to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Professors in the Communication & Media Studies Department are committed to undergraduate teaching and strive to create a supportive and challenging learning environment. Our faculty members are also productive scholars, whose work has been presented at professional conferences and published as books, book chapters and refereed journal articles.
The Communication & Media Studies major’s small class sizes create an intimate, supportive environment that fosters success. In addition, the College’s undergraduate focus means there are tremendous opportunities to work directly with faculty members on research projects. Students also have access to an extensive internship program that can tie knowledge gained through coursework to real-world experiences.
The Department also offers a major and minor in Digital Media Production.
The Cinema Studies minor is devoted to the study of media and of formats related to the moving image, including recent developments in digital technology.
The minor in Communication & Media Studies requires the completion of six courses.
The Digital Media Production minor is devoted to providing students with hands-on experience in the creation of visual screen media.
The Journalism minor is designed to help graduates launch careers in journalism, public relations and advertising worlds.
The Stonehill Career Development Center (CDC) offers extensive assistance to students seeking employment, pursuing advanced studies or participating in postgraduate service opportunities. By completing internships and utilizing mentors, students are empowered to build lifelong career management skills.
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked Stonehill College as one of the best colleges in the country. The institution received Top 100 rankings in three categories: National Liberal Arts Colleges, Private Colleges and Best Value Schools.
The Princeton Review, the renowned arbiter of excellence in higher education, has chosen Stonehill College for inclusion in its recently released publication The Best 391 Colleges: 2027 Edition. Students interviewed for this year’s publication emphasized the strong connections they formed with faculty and alumni, providing them with a competitive advantage in securing internships and jobs directly related to their chosen major.
Magazine’s research shows Stonehill among top 16% nationwide.
Stonehill communication graduates go on to work at a range of notable organizations. Continue exploring where Stonehill graduates work.
Stonehill’s Communication program is equipping students with the experiences and knowledge needed to navigate today’s increasingly complex — and largely digital — information landscape.
