Communications Degree | Bachelor’s of Science
BACHELOR’S IN
COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR’S IN
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
in Today’s Media Environment.
Learn to Thrive in Today’s Media Environment.
Everyone, from corporate executives to grade school children, uses today’s communication tools. Learn how to master them.
Maryville University’s bachelor of science in communication prepares you to interact in today’s media and communication environments.
You can choose from three areas of emphasis: Emerging media strategy and social media, strategic communication, and contemporary journalism.
Included in the program of study is an internship requirement, which allows you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations while working for a corporation, not-for-profit, medical, or academic institution.
STUDENTS DISCUSS COMMUNICATIONS
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WHY MARYVILLE
3 AREAS TO CHOOSE FROM
The three emphasis areas of the Maryville Communication program – emerging media strategy and social media, strategic communication, and contemporary journalism – reflect the major areas of today’s media and communication environment.
Emerging Media Strategy
Consists of digital writing, social media campaigns, web design, and crisis management.
Strategic Communication
Consists of public relations, advertising, and marketing communication studies.
Contemporary Journalism
Consists of information gathering, reporting, editing, and publishing in today’s online wired and/or traditional mass media worlds.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
As part of her communication degree, Jordan Coker was assigned to cover Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., for Pawprint, Maryville’s student newspaper. As a reporter, she was invited to interview King following her presentation on campus.
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Because St. Louis is a vibrant hub of corporate, nonprofit, art, medical and academic institutions, internships and professional partnerships with first-class companies are abundant. Maryville students with a bachelor’s degree in communications have partnered or interned with:
• St. Louis Press Club
• Nestle Purina
• Ronald McDonald House
• St. Louis Cardinals
• Fleishman Hillard
• St. Louis Blues
FEATURED
FACULTY
His students are often found in front of microphones, behind cameras, and engaging face-to-face with faculty, staff and students as they report campus news—but their combined energy might still fall short of the day-to-day enthusiasm generated by Dustin York, EdD, assistant professor of communication.
ALUMNI TESTIMONIAL
STUDENTS DISCUSS COMMUNICATIONS
PROGRAM DETAILS
ONLINE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
THE BIG PICTURE
With the rise of social media and the rapid changes in how we consume content, communications professionals are in increasing demand, with new roles being created every day. A communication degree can prepare you for both traditional careers and new, exciting opportunities in this field.
SALARY
TOP 10%
$112,260
MEDIAN
$59,300
JOB GROWTH
9%
ESTIMATED
through 2026
22,900 NEW JOBS THROUGH 2026
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
in this field:
*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
