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If you are interested in television, print, news, radio, public relations, event planning, sales promotions, media buying, Internet marketing or digital media, Gannon’s communication arts program will prepare you for a fulfilling career. As a communication arts major you will learn about the many ways to effectively communicate in today’s media industry, build the skills necessary to apply your talents as a communicator, gain valuable real world experience in the field and get a head start on your career.

Positions available in related fields include:

• field producer • copywriter • editor • news photographer • media sales representative

• account executive • media buyer or planner • public relations director • marketing consultant

About the Program

• Communication arts is housed in the Gannon University College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. Students in the communication arts program interact with students and professors in the fields of business, advertising, journalism, political science, language and sports management and marketing.

• Communication arts students receive hands-on experience with newspaper publication through their work on The Gannon Knight student newspaper.

• Communication arts students participate as on air performers, news directors, managers and producers for 90.5 WERG, the University owned 3000-watt radio and streaming (www.wergfm.com) media station.

• Communication arts students participate in the technical preproduction and production processes of the Schuster Theatre’s main stage. Lighting, sound design, set construction, scenic painting and graphic design are integral elements for this large scale theatrical program.

Next-Step Option

Transfer students with an associate’s degree in arts or science may be able to complete this major through Gannon’s Next–Step Program. Next–Step guarantees acceptance of up to 64 credits with grades of C or better and allows students to enter Gannon with junior level status.

The Gannon Advantage

• Students at Gannon enjoy internships, co-ops and study abroad opportunities. In addition everyone completes our "Liberal Studies Core" -- 39 credits that will help prepare you for life.
• Gannon's Career Development Services Office reports that 97% of Gannon's recent graduates are employed or are enrolled in graduate studies.
• On our urban campus, students can enjoy all the conveniences of city living while feeling at home in Gannon's caring community.
• An overall 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive the genuine commitment and personal attention they are seeking.
• Gannon's Career Service Center helps students search for graduate school or job opportunities, develop interviewing skills and design a professional resume.
• Over 70 clubs and organizations as well as 18 NCAA Division II athletics provide students the chance to be involved.