The major in communication and media studies requires nine courses: seven core courses are required of all majors and two Communication and Media Studies electives that allow students to specialize in an area of their choosing. Majors analyze and interpret communication activity, and practice social intervention to prepare for careers, post-baccalaureate learning and participation in a global community.
To graduate, majors demonstrate competency in seven communication learning outcomes through the required COMM 107 - Digital Storytelling , and the required 323 and 390 courses, in which majors create a senior project, portfolio and presentation. The program develops hands-on learning and experiential courses, internship, professional and scholarly presentations, community involvement, and media creation -to build skills for future employment, graduate school and global life. Internships and independent studies link student knowledge of communication and liberal arts with practical experiences in institutions and organizations. Students are encouraged to pursue two program-specific internships (COMM 250 ) during their junior and senior years to explore career and research option, develop a résumé, and gain mentoring.
The program contributes to Salem’s liberal arts mission by developing students as reflective and responsible change agents aware of communication as the force underlying social change and continuity.
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