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A student in the Communication Individually Initiated Concentration chooses to take a photojournalism track

Career choices in the Communication field are expansive. Occasionally, students have an interest in a subject area not covered in our traditional concentrations. The Individually Initiated Concentration allows a student to explore a career choice using courses from our catalog in consultation with a Communication faculty advisor.

Students fill out an application to launch an IIC and then work with a Communication faculty advisor whose expertise is closest to the career option the student wishes to pursue.

An IIC typically requires 18 credits of coursework, and may include courses from within the categories in the general Communication requirements, if applicable. Examples of IIC: Photojournalism, Event Planning, Music & Audio Production, and Political Media Management.

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Semester in LA, NYC, and DC

Curry students can apply for a once in a lifetime experience – a semester away. Our students have lent their talents to Hollywood movie sets, to NBC, and even The White House. They’ve set the stage for the crime scenes on CBS’s Criminal Minds, and have learned how Jimmy Kimmel keeps us all laughing. These are just a few of the incredible opportunities available when you choose Curry.

The Path to Your Dream Career

Just a few of the many Communication industry careers include:

  • Filmmaker
  • Play-by-Play Announcer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Events Manager
  • Television Reporter
  • Video Game Designer
  • Audio Engineer
  • Producer
  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Editor
  • Actor
  • Radio Broadcaster

Our Alumni in the Field

Our students and alumni are leading the way at:

  • 98.5 FM - The Sports Hub
  • Barstool Sports
  • Boston Casting, Inc.
  • Boston Globe
  • Boston Herald
  • CVS Health
  • ESPN
  • iHeart Media Boston
  • Kiss 108
  • MLB.com
  • NASA
  • NESN
  • Raytheon BBN Technologies
  • Reebok International
  • Wayfair
  • and more!

Explore Related Programs:

A Curry College student interns at the TD Garden for the Boston Celtics

Internships

The Internship Program at Curry College offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths by learning about their interests, skills, strengths, and values while acquiring course credits.

WMLN, Curry College radio station mic and equipment

WMLN Radio

WMLN is completely student-run, under the supervision of Director of Radio, Professor Ken Carberry '80. Students can get involved in a variety of positions from day one on campus - and even host their own shows!

Curry College students run the CC8 TV studio

CC8-TV

CC8 is Curry College's television station, housed in our state-of-the-art Hirsh Communication Center on campus. Students can work in a variety of positions at CC8 through our TV Practicum course.

A Currier Times article screenshot

The Currier Times

The Currier Times is Curry College's student-produced digital news publication. Students have the opportunity to blog, cover breaking campus news, write features, and produce photo slideshows, podcasts, and videos.

A Curry College Honors program student sparks conversation in the classroom

Semester Away

Not only do Curry students have endless internship opportunities in the Boston market, but we also offer study away programs in D.C., L.A., and N.Y.C.

A Curry College faculty member poses with a new member of the COM Honor Society

COM Honor Society

Lambda Pi Eta is a highly selective international honors society for students who have declared an interest in the field of communication and who have achieved a high level of academic excellence.

A Curry College Study Abroad student pets an elephant in Thailand

Study Abroad

Along with institutional partnerships, you can create your own Study Abroad opportunity, or go global with our own faculty members as part of our Short-term, Faculty-led Courses.

Curry College students laughing in science lab

First-Year Experience

Making the transition to college can be a little confusing and lot of fun. Your First-Year Experience at Curry College helps smooth out the bumps and puts you on the path to success.

A Curry College faculty member interacts with students in the classroom

Gen Ed

At the heart of Curry College's undergraduate curriculum is our General Education (Gen Ed) Program. Gen Ed is based on our belief in the power and potential of the liberal arts.

Life-Changing Opportunities Await

Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.