Communication

Design your future with faculty experts in health communication, media studies, risk and crisis, public relations, organizational communication, relational communication, and television/film production.

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Program Overview

Immerse yourself in the study of how the messages we create and the interactions we have impact the attitudes and behaviors of others. Learn how these messages, delivered face to face, via social media, or through traditional media can be used in everything from establishing relationships to selling products and services.

You can specialize in one of four specific areas:

  • Public Relations
  • Broadcast Journalism, Film and Television
  • Organizational Communication
  • Strategic Healthcare Communication

Faculty advisors will work with you individually to select courses that align with your interests and career aspirations. You may even choose to adapt your coursework if you prefer a broader focus within the Communication field or look to to target specific fields of study and occupations.

At Bryant, we believe in learning by doing. Communication students participate in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, competitions, practicums and research collaboration with faculty. Our students are currently:

  • Partnering with local organizations to design original health campaigns
  • Enhancing brand messaging to increase awareness and recruitment for nonprofits
  • Implementing effective crisis and risk communication strategies
  • Creating and curating content for social media

Offered as

Major | Minor

INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVANTAGE

  • A strong foundation integrating business, STEM fields and the liberal arts develops critical 21st century skills essential for success and continuous growth in every field.
  • Every student graduates with a major and a complementary minor, gaining a competitive advantage that highlights the acumen and problem-solving abilities cultivated through experiential learning.
  • Whether you begin a career or continue your education after graduation, Bryant credentials prepare impact thinkers who are in high demand and prepared to contribute and make a difference.
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The Bryant Difference

$68K Salary

Median starting salary of Bryant’s graduates.

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Top 4%

College Factual 2022 rankings list Bryant's Communication program as a top 4% program in the nation.

99%

99 percent of Bryant graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of Commencement.

Where Our Students Go

Graduates of Bryant's Communication program go on to prestigious graduate programs and are in demand in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Bose Corporation
Boston Bruins
Chicago Cubs
Citizens Financial Group
Comcast
Dell EMC
Dunkin Brands
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Epsilon
ESPN
Google
Indeed.com
NESN
WPRI-TV
Endicott Colege
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Hofstra University
Northeastern University
Purdue University
University of Connecticut

Experiential Learning Opportunities

CAREER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Shadow and network with accomplished Communication alumni to explore different paths.
  • Secure a Communication internship, available in various sectors, through our nationally recognized Amica Center for Career Education.
  • Discuss career opportunities with recruiters from 400+ prestigious organizations at on-campus career fairs. 

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

  • WJMF radio DJ
  • HerCampus writer
  • Lambda Pi Eta honors society
  • Bryant Communication Society
  • Bryant Literary Review contributor
  • The Podium member

SERVICE

  • Special Olympics public relations coordinator
  • Orientation Leader

INTERNATIONAL

  • Global Community Hour
  • Sophomore International Experience
  • Study abroad during junior year

RESEARCH

  • Research and Engagement Day panelist
  • Present original academic research at the Eastern Communication Association conference
  • Annual Public Speaking Colloquium participant

Inspired Faculty

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Inspired Faculty

Our distinguished faculty include award-winning educators, mentors and accomplished media and digital content professionals with backgrounds in journalism, radio and broadcast production, and health science research. Among them is:

KEVIN PEARCE, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Communication