Communication Major
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication is an exciting major that prepares students to work as social media managers, advertising executives, public relations executives, event managers, crisis communicators, executives at social media companies, and more – as well as for advanced study.
Employers say that effective communication skills are one of the top things they look for when they make hiring decisions. In a fast-evolving job market, a communication degree from FDU gives students skills to keep them marketable over the long term.
The major includes an internship in a communication-related position where students acquire real-world experience. Our proximity to New York City affords students the option to intern in the world’s media capital, but there are also plenty of opportunities in New Jersey and even right here on campus. Students also have the opportunity to create material for actual clients in their courses. This allows them to graduate with valuable experience on their resumes and examples to talk about in job interviews. Many of our students are excited to pursue jobs as social media managers, creating strategies and content for their employers and clients. These days, most organizations hire such professionals, so there’s a strong demand for graduates with this expertise – and students can follow their passions, pursuing jobs with organizations ranging from sports teams to theatre companies to political candidates.
We pride ourselves on connecting students to opportunities and contacts in our field. Recent guest speakers on campus have included a social media influencer, reporter for The Washington Post, former worldwide CEO of one of the world’s largest PR firms, head of a social media strategy firm and executives from Google and MSNBC.
Students at the Florham campus can select from optional concentrations in multimedia journalism, public relations, social media, and human communication. The Metropolitan campus offers concentrations in advertising and social media.
The Communication Department is pleased to be able to offer its best and brightest students membership in Lambda Pi Eta, the student honor society of the National Communication Association.