Communication Arts

Communication Arts is a career-oriented, interdisciplinary program that is designed to be flexible while also providing students with the communication, strategic thinking, and digital fluency they need to be successful in a rapidly changing, diverse, and digital world.

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Key Facts

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Degree

BS Communication Arts

Course Credits: 120

Degree Duration

4 Years :

4 Years (Direct Route)

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 years degree (major)

date_range

Start Dates

January | May | September

Degree Overview

As the communication industry continually evolves with technology and societal trends, Communication Arts provides a robust set of hard and soft skills applicable to a variety of potential career paths in content creation, entertainment, brand management, advertising, marketing, nonprofit work, and more. This flexibility also requires that each student work closely with their program director, faculty, and PACT mentor to plan a holistic and rewarding experience.

Students will develop speaking, writing and listening skills and prepare to become creative problem solvers in an ever-changing, always-on digital world. Our comprehensive curriculum offers a balanced combination of theory and practice, small class sizes, and tailored course-work in line with students’ career goals.

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Important
  • You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops,  and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Small class sizes allow for meaningful academic advising from highly qualified faculty with extensive industry experience.

Students will gain hands-on professional industry experience in the hub of the communications industry, New York City. You will have the exciting opportunity to complete internships at PR firms, advertising agencies, non-profits, and a variety of organizations in New York and beyond.

Discover MercyManhattan

The three-floor campus was opened in 2019, offering high-tech spaces and facilities across 95,000 square feet to make your study at Mercy University an amazing experience. With easy access to transit around Manhattan, and further, it’s quick and easy to get to campus. It’s truly the bustling heart of business, culture and education on the US eastern seaboard.