Communications
Media, journalism, public relations, and strategic communications. Broad major with direct career applications.
Core courses
- • Introduction to Communication
- • Media Writing
- • Public Relations
- • Strategic Communication
- • Media Theory
- • Digital Media
- • Research Methods
- • Capstone
Career paths
- • Public Relations
- • Corporate Communications
- • Marketing
- • Journalism
- • Social Media
- • Content Strategy
- • HR
- • Government Affairs
What to expect
Less analytical than other social sciences. Internships and portfolio matter more than GPA for direct careers.
How Fennie helps
Fennie supports communications coursework with writing-heavy assignments and research methods.
FAQ
Communications vs marketing?
Significant overlap. Communications more focused on messaging/PR; marketing more product/brand strategy.
Is communications respected?
Variable — strong with internships and portfolio; weak as 'easy major' stereotype without applied work.
Best concentration?
PR, strategic comm, or digital media all have strong demand. Journalism is competitive and shrinking.
Get through your Communications coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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