Communication and Media
Careers in Communication and Media
Graduates of the Communications and Media program are in high demand and can pursue diverse careers in social media, marketing, sales, broadcast media, copywriting, audio and visual production, event management, market research, and corporate communications, among others.- Communications Manager
- Public Relations
- Advertising Manager
- Event Planner
- Social Media Manager
- Content Management Specialist
Potential Salary
Median Salary $66,320
Communication and Media Degrees at MSU
Communication and Media, Bachelor of Science
Communication and Media prepares students to be engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical global citizens, advocates, and storytellers. Students will learn to think critically about social relations, embrace media technologies, and create diverse stories. The study of communication and media fosters the public good by encouraging socially responsible practices through education, research, and service to community.
Communication and Media, Bachelor of Science
This online degree completion only program prepares students to be engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical global citizens, advocates, and storytellers. Review the degree completion courses.
Communication and Media, Minor
The minor in Communication and Media prepares students to be engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical global citizens, advocates, and storytellers. It is designed to build skills that will supplement a major content program.
Journalism and Media Professionals, Certificate
Interested in a career in journalism and media? This certificate equips you with essential skills for the field while exploring the legal and ethical responsibilities of media professionals in today’s world.
Public Relations, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Relations is an undergraduate degree program that equips students with the skills necessary to effectively communicate and maintain a positive public image for businesses and organizations.
Health Communication, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health Communication provides undergraduate students with multidisciplinary skills for communicating in health settings or about health and medical topics.
Health Communication, Minor
The Health Communication minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate students with writing and speaking skills for use in health and medical settings.
Advocating for Social Justice, Minor
Designed to guide students in advocating for social justice, this minor emphasizes creating, evaluating, and engaging in communication to shape perspectives, change opinions, and inspire action, providing a cohesive approach to advancing an advocate's social justice agenda.
Communication and Composition, Master of Science
This is a multi-disciplinary program designed for individuals interested in teaching communication and composition at community and technical colleges.
Cross-Disciplinary Studies, Master of Science
The Cross-Disciplinary Studies MS is a unique degree providing students with a flexibility in creating the direction for their program. The degree requires students to complete two 18-credit graduate certificates in different disciplines plus a one-credit capstone in either discipline for a 37-credit master's degree.
Communication Education, Graduate Certificate
An 18-credit graduate certificate in Communication Education (GC-CE) designed for individuals who hold a post-secondary degree in a different discipline and are seeking to expand their education to teach communication courses at a community or technical college.
Media Studies, Bachelor of Arts
The Media Studies degree offers students a comprehensive exploration of the influential world of media to critically analyze and understand the production, distribution, and consumption of media content.
Professional Communication, Graduate Certificate
Well-rounded communication requires knowing how to interact strategically in face-to-face and online settings. This graduate certificate prepares students with the skills to communicate in a variety of professional contexts including corporate, nonprofit, and government.
Communication and Media, Bachelor of Science
Communication and Media prepares students to be engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical global citizens, advocates, and storytellers. Students will learn to think critically about social relations, embrace media technologies, and create diverse stories. The study of communication and media fosters the public good by encouraging socially responsible practices through education, research, and service to community.
Communication and Media, Bachelor of Science
This online degree completion only program prepares students to be engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical global citizens, advocates, and storytellers. Review the degree completion courses.
Communication and Media, Minor
The minor in Communication and Media prepares students to be engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical global citizens, advocates, and storytellers. It is designed to build skills that will supplement a major content program.
Journalism and Media Professionals, Certificate
Interested in a career in journalism and media? This certificate equips you with essential skills for the field while exploring the legal and ethical responsibilities of media professionals in today’s world.
Public Relations, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Relations is an undergraduate degree program that equips students with the skills necessary to effectively communicate and maintain a positive public image for businesses and organizations.
Health Communication, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health Communication provides undergraduate students with multidisciplinary skills for communicating in health settings or about health and medical topics.
Health Communication, Minor
The Health Communication minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate students with writing and speaking skills for use in health and medical settings.
Advocating for Social Justice, Minor
Designed to guide students in advocating for social justice, this minor emphasizes creating, evaluating, and engaging in communication to shape perspectives, change opinions, and inspire action, providing a cohesive approach to advancing an advocate's social justice agenda.
Communication and Composition, Master of Science
This is a multi-disciplinary program designed for individuals interested in teaching communication and composition at community and technical colleges.
Cross-Disciplinary Studies, Master of Science
The Cross-Disciplinary Studies MS is a unique degree providing students with a flexibility in creating the direction for their program. The degree requires students to complete two 18-credit graduate certificates in different disciplines plus a one-credit capstone in either discipline for a 37-credit master's degree.
Communication Education, Graduate Certificate
An 18-credit graduate certificate in Communication Education (GC-CE) designed for individuals who hold a post-secondary degree in a different discipline and are seeking to expand their education to teach communication courses at a community or technical college.
Media Studies, Bachelor of Arts
The Media Studies degree offers students a comprehensive exploration of the influential world of media to critically analyze and understand the production, distribution, and consumption of media content.
Professional Communication, Graduate Certificate
Well-rounded communication requires knowing how to interact strategically in face-to-face and online settings. This graduate certificate prepares students with the skills to communicate in a variety of professional contexts including corporate, nonprofit, and government.
Speech and Debate Program
The Speech & Debate Program is composed of a series of modules designed to provide professional development through graduate courses in speech and debate.
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Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta is the official honor society of the National Communication Association and a Recognized Student Organization (RSO) at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Public Relations Society of America (PRSSA)
PRSSA is an on-campus student organization that allows students to get involved by gaining excellent experience in the field. Help organize fundraisers, events, and activities, benefit from tours to PR firms, put your creative mind to work, and socialize with other students at the University.
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