Media, Communication and Public Relations

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    Thiel College’s department of Media, Communication and Public Relations offers five majors, four minors and many hands-on learning opportunities to put communication studies into practice.

    Students explore multimedia production in the state-of-the-art James Pedas Communication Center, which provides access to top-notch resources and equipment like our new camera drones and podcast studio. Faculty inform their teaching and mentorship with their own professional experiences, providing an invaluable supply of knowledge to our bachelor’s degree students studying communications.

    Department Majors and Minors

    The department of Media, Communication and Public Relations offers several bachelor’s degree programs across the communications field. Emphasizing career-ready skills, the coursework in our majors guides students to create and refine innovative digital portfolios to meet current standards of professionalism.

    Majors in this department include:

    Students can build their major plan of study through an extensive list of unique, cutting-edge communications courses. Recent classes have included online, television & radio newswriting; popular music as mass communication; and film in American culture.

    Thiel’s department of Media, Communication, and Public Relations also offers four minors that students in non-communication majors can choose from to enhance their degree experience, including:

    Experiential Learning and Campus Activities

    Thiel has many options for media, communication and public relations students to get involved in campus activities. Campus activities are an excellent way for students to extend their bachelor’s degree program and explore the field of communications.

    The James Pedas Communication Center houses our campus media which includes our new podcast studio, TCTV (Thiel College Television), WXTC (our FCC-licensed radio station) and The Thielensian (our student-run newspaper). Campus media allows students to gain hands-on experience alongside their classmates, boosting their resumes and providing additional opportunities to earn course credit. Students participating in the campus media are eligible to become members of the Society for Collegiate Journalists.

    Communication majors can join Lambda Pi Eta, Thiel’s chapter of the honor society of the National Communication Association. The honor society represents a network of like minded students who exchange ideas about the field of communication, fostering meaningful connections and personal and professional growth.

    In their junior or senior year, many students take advantage of internship and study abroad opportunities to broaden their perspectives and deepen their practical knowledge of their major. These hands-on learning opportunities ensure students are equipped with the vital experiences that position them to start their career or pursue graduate education.

    Learn more about the clubs and activities for communication majors.

    Career Opportunities

    Students in the department of Media, Communication and Public Relations are well-prepared for a range of in-demand careers in their chosen field, from print and digital journalism to television broadcasting to public relations. Our alumni have gone on to become reporters, public relation coordinators and directors of communications—to name just a few of the exciting roles held by our graduates.

    At the Pedas Communication Center, students consult with on-site coaches to perfect their work and explore production values to implement in individual and group assignments.

    The faculty at Thiel assist students in developing the knowledge and skills they need, as well as mentoring them for their next steps after completing their bachelor’s degree. No matter what communications studies program you choose, you can expect to receive one-on-one instruction and career-focused guidance from faculty who have extensive professional media experience. 

    “I always wanted to be a reporter. I loved to talk to people, to tell the story ... To put {media writing} into play in a classroom setting with cameras and teamwork. Trying to create the 'station' feel ... I definitely feel like I learned the most in that, I grew the most.” Danielle Dwyer ’11

    Explore more about communication careers and our alumni success stories

    Connect with the James Pedas Communication Center

    Check out what our bachelor’s degree students have produced as part of their communication studies:

    Students and faculty are able to borrow production equipment from the James Pedas Communication Center in order to complete interactive classroom media assignments and field productions. In order to request rental equipment, you must complete the form below.

    Explore Thiel’s Department of Media, Communication and Public Relations

    Thiel College’s department of Media, Communication and Public Relations offers a variety of career-focused bachelor’s degree programs and minors for students interested in entering the fast-paced field of communications.

    Ready to learn more about studying communication, journalism, media production or public relations at Thiel? Request more information now.

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