Communication Studies 

Overview

With two concentrations tailored to give you a unique understanding of communication and its complexities, our program can help you target your career goals. 

The Public and Professional Studies track is geared to those interested in organizational communication, law, politics, government, labor unions, human relations, corporate-government relations, and fundraising. 

The Media Studies program emphasizes the fields of communication as they apply to mass media and qualifies graduates for entry-level positions in broadcasting, advertising, sales, marketing, politics, and public relations.

Communication Studies majors on Pace University ’s New York City campus explore the many ways people and institutions use messages to generate meaning and how these messages are interpreted and understood. A degree in Communication Studies will prepare you to be a critical thinker, a powerful writer, and an articulate speaker.

Career

Graduates of the Communication Studies program at Pace University have gone one to rewarding careers at The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and MSG Sports.

Students who wish to prepare for the professions can choose to concentrate in the study of organizations, institutions, group process, persuasion, critical thinking and cultural communication. 

Students who want a career in direct content creation or professional support of the popular arts, public relations and/or persuasive campaigns can study the phenomena of mass media and gain practical skills in digital and convergent media. 

Students who plan to attend graduate school or pursue a career in academia will be qualified to excel in any masters and/or doctoral program. All of our students learn the dynamics of interpersonal and intercultural communication. The program qualifies graduates for entry-level positions in broadcasting, advertising, sales, marketing, politics, digital media, and public relations.