Communication

One of Curry College's largest and most diverse programs, communication provides a solid foundation in theory and analysis combined with hands-on courses where you learn the craft of your chosen concentration. In our major, minors, eight concentrations and numerous elective classes, you're sure to find the communication-related offering that best fits your professional goals.

Communication Careers

With a degree in communication you're well prepared for an exciting variety of career opportunities, including radio and television broadcasting, print and online journalism, public relations, film production, acting or theatre production in positions such as radio disc jockey, digital media content producer, television reporter, company spokesperson, film director, scriptwriter, actor, television producer, public relations director, play-by-play sportscaster, editor, copywriter, speechwriter, media sales manager, production assistant, station manager, audio engineer, lighting director, event planner, master control operator and many more.

Internships for Hands-on Learning

Curry College's location in the Boston metropolitan area, along with our professional affiliations across New England and around the nation, creates the perfect opportunity for you to experience dynamic, hands-on internships at a variety of well-known and innovative communication-related organizations, agencies, production houses, broadcasting outlets, theatres and event venues. You'll find Curry students at internship sites such as MTV, ESPN, local broadcast television and radio stations, public relations agencies, casting studios and production houses in Boston, New York City and Hollywood, among others.

Become a Communication Scholar!

High School Students...Ever see yourself producing a film? In public relations? Writing for broadcast media? Performing on stage? And more!? Then apply to join Curry College's Communication Scholars before your First-Year Experience at Curry begins.  COM Scholars is a select group of talented students who want a setting that is both academically challenging and unique.

Communication as a MAJOR

Choose the major in general communication for the fundamentals that allow you pursue a variety of communication-related careers. Select the communication major to study a broad range of topics in the profession. Concentrations are optional.

Communication as a MINOR

With communication at the heart of all human contact, you may benefit from adding a communication minor to your major in another field, especially if you study management, psychology, education, criminal justice or nursing, among others.

Create a minor by starting with a concentration in a communication topic that appeals to you. Then, take a minimum of 15 credits in 2000-/3000-level communication courses, including at least three credits in 3000-level courses.

Theatre is available as either a minor or a concentration.

Communication CONCENTRATIONS

Curry's communication program offers a range of concentrations that give you an opportunity to study a specific professional industry in depth.

• New!  Video Game Studies Concentration

As one of the first schools in the country to offer radio broadcasting beginning in 1932, our award-winning radio concentration yields hundreds of alumni who work as broadcasters nationwide.

Curry Theatre, part of the original College mission as the "School of Expression," produces plays in the spring and fall semesters and supports many special events across campus. Facilities include the main stage and the Black Box Theatre, both located in Keith Auditorium.

Film studies began in the 1980s with courses in 8mm filmmaking. Today, you'll explore film theory, craft, history, criticism and production using 16mm film, RED Camera and an extensive array of digital-related gear.

Television/Digital Video, first offered in the 1990s in cooperation with Milton Cable Access, now has its home in the Hirsh Communication Center, which was developed after a donation from the Hirsh family. The facilities include a full-service TV studio, field equipment and video editing suites where you can create live and taped programming. You'll learn both studio and field production in a world-class environment.

The Currier Times campus newspaper provides hands-on learning experiences for the multi-media journalism concentration, and the Curry College Public Relations Student Association connects public relations courses with real-world outlets.

Create your own program of study through the individually initiated concentration, or additional concentrations in corporate communication or relational communication.

Exceptional Facilities

In Curry's state-of-the-art labs, radio studios, television studios and theatrical performance spaces, you'll stand at the leading edge of the communication profession, harnessing the power to help people to stay informed, entertained and connected to the world at large.

Get Started Today!

Visit campus and explore Curry's communication program in person. You also may request information to learn more about the major, minor or concentration of your choice. When you're ready to apply to Curry, we'll help you get started.

Contact the Communication Department:
Paula Cabral
Faculty Building, Room 111
617-333-2143
pcabral@curry.edu