Overview

Some key benefits for students of our program include:

Earning internships with corporate and non-profit organizations
Creating a digital portfolio (website) featuring your signature work
Development of strategic communication tools essential for career prep
Gaining hands-on media experience: writing, radio, and video production
An emphasis on translating classroom knowledge and theory into real-world abilities

Most importantly, students in the Communications and Media Studies program at Dominican University of California develop everyday communication competency skills necessary for personal and professional success.

Key Facts

Our graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers such as digital media strategist, human resources coordinator, strategic communication specialist, journalist and media production professional, media relations manager, research analyst, and so much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Layout and Design for Publications

Graphic Art and Design

Digital Storytelling

Understanding
Vbss Media

Communication Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Priority Deadlines. Dominican has a rolling admissions policy, which means they evaluate applications as they are received.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 457 other Bachelors in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Write your personal essay.
Complete and submit your application.
Ask your high school to send your transcripts (grades 9-11) to Dominican.
Decide whether to submit your test scores. Please note — while Dominican is test optional for most, homeschooled students are required to submit SAT or ACT test scores.
Decide whether to submit a letter of recommendation. Please note — for most students, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community leader is optional. Only nursing majors are required to submit letters of recommendation.
International students from countries where English is not an official language must demonstrate English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

52855 USD / year

≈ 52855 USD / year
Out-of-State

52855 USD / year

≈ 52855 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52855 USD / year

≈ 52855 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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