Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Learn to create stories that inform, entertain, and educate across different media through hands-on production and interdisciplinary study in Communication and English.
Tell stories. Build hands-on media skills. Explore journalism, digital media, and broadcasting.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Communications (B.A.)
Program Delivery: On Campus
Next Term: Fall 2026
Total Credit Hours: 24 credits (foundation) + concentration and electives
Why Choose Communications at MCLA?
MCLA’s Bachelor of Arts in Communications combines hands-on digital media production with the skills needed for the 21st-century communication environment. Students tell stories across writing, digital media, television, radio, journalism, and public relations through different concentration areas.
Cross-Discipline Training: Communications & English
Students experience both the Communications and English fields, working alongside peers across disciplines while building strong writing, storytelling, and analytical skills.
Hands-On Media Facilities
Students gain experience through WJJW 91.1 FM, The Beacon, Beacon Web News (BWN), and Spires, producing content across radio, television, print, and digital platforms from the start of the program.
Faculty With International Industry Experience
Faculty bring professional experience in media across the U.S. and internationally, offering mentorship and individualized attention throughout the program.
Career Outlook & Program Outcomes
Communications careers continue to grow across media, business, and public-facing industries.
Where This Degree Takes You
MCLA Communications graduates pursue careers across digital media, journalism, media design, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, technical writing, editing, and related fields in business, government, and education.
Career Opportunities
- Journalist
- Broadcast Producer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Digital Media Strategist
- Content Creator
- Technical Writer
- Editor
- Communications Coordinator
- Media Production Specialist
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Skills You Will Develop
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Student Media — Your Real-World Training Ground
Spires is MCLA’s student-run literary arts magazine. Students edit, design, and publish both digital and print editions, working with creative writing and visual content.
WJJW is MCLA’s FCC-licensed, non-commercial educational radio station broadcasting at 91.1 FM. Students create and host programming, manage shows, and produce audio content using tools such as Adobe Audition. The station also streams online.
The Beacon is MCLA’s weekly student newspaper. Students report, write, edit, and publish stories, with opportunities to contribute through coursework or independent involvement.
FAQs
Yes. Students work directly with WJJW radio, The Beacon newspaper, Beacon Web News, and Spires.
Yes. Students are encouraged to pursue internships that provide professional media experience.
No. Students typically begin with foundational coursework before selecting a concentration.
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