Bachelor of Arts in Media and Professional Communications

This major provides students with a rigorous education in the theories of mass media process, history, and ethics as well as the opportunity to specialize in one of three professional practice areas: Corporate and Community Relations Writing for the Professions Digital Media These three tracks are designed to strengthen both the knowledge base and proficiencies of students pursuing careers in communication fields, such as print, television, radio, film, new media, and corporate and organizational communications. This program will also benefit students pursuing careers in a variety of industries in which communication with internal and external audiences is critical.

Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Original or certified, official secondary school records from grades 9-11 (transcripts, marksheets, certificates, examination results, etc.) and any national/state examination results required in your country. SAT or ACT Results (if applicable) For the Pittsburgh campus, a 100 or higher TOEFL composite score with subscores of 21 or higher is considered competitive, a 7.0 IELTS with subscores of 6.0 or higher, or a 120 or higher Duolingo score. Applicants are reviewed holistically, however, and those with a 95-99 TOEFL and a solid academic record will be given strong consideration in the admissions process for the Pittsburgh campus.