Communication and Digital Media (B.A.)

Become a master communicator with Southern New Hampshire University’s communication program.

Prepare for a career in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, advertising, government relations, business writing and much more. The communication major combines courses in communication with a thorough grounding in the liberal arts. In addition, two marketing courses are required.

Students are encouraged to develop special competencies in their areas of interest. For example, they may take advanced courses in video production, professional writing, advertising or public relations. In some courses, students gain industry experience by working with real-world clients.

Additional opportunities for full-time day students to build student portfolios include the publication of The Observer, the student-run newspaper, and the operation of the student-run radio station, Radioactive 1620. Students also are encouraged to take part in related cooperative education experiences with area businesses to gain work experience.

Many employers rank communication skills as the most important qualification when considering prospective employees. The communication, computer and desktop publishing skills students obtain in the program will equip them for a variety of careers inside and outside the communications industry.

Communication Major Courses
COM 126 Introduction to Communication
COM 227 Principles of Public Relations
COM 230 Graphics and Layout in Print Media
COM 232 Desktop Publishing
COM 235 Introduction to Journalism
COM 322 Advanced Public Speaking
COM 421 Communication Theory and Research
ENG 220 Business Communication
COM/ENG Three COM or ENG electives 

Graduation Requirements
SNHU 101 First Year Seminar: Foundations in Critical Thinking
SNHU 100 Pro Seminar
Free Electives

English and communication electives include:
Contemporary Pop Fiction, Contemporary Drama, Cooperative Education Experiences, Feature Writing, Independent Study, Journalism Practicum, Public Relations Campaign Planning Seminar, Technical Writing, Video Production and Writing for the Computer Industry.