Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Students develop a sense of communication history and master the language of mass media. Goucher challenges them to develop a critical view, with an emphasis on ethical judgments about the most current media issues. Academic and theoretical classes are supplemented with skills-oriented coursework, applied internships, and research activities, as well as TV studio, field video, audio, and new media production classes.

Students are encouraged to pursue specific interests in television and film studies; video and audio production; print, radio, and television journalism; photography; public relations; popular culture studies; and new media. Extracurricular work with the campus radio station, digital media site, and student newspaper provide hands-on experience. Students complete internships in a variety of arenas, including television, radio, public relations, nonprofit activism, film, news writing and production, marketing, and new media production and training. Students are also encouraged to pursue independent projects.