The Communication Department at Stonehill helps students develop deep understanding of the theories and humanistic approaches used in the field.
Stonehill’s Communication program is equipping students with the experiences and knowledge needed to navigate today’s increasingly complex — and largely digital — information landscape.
Professors in the Communication Department are committed to undergraduate teaching and strive to create a supportive and challenging learning environment. Our faculty members are also productive scholars, whose work has been presented at professional conferences and published as books, book chapters and refereed journal articles.
The program’s small class sizes create an intimate, supportive environment that fosters success. In addition, the College’s undergraduate focus means there are tremendous opportunities to work directly with faculty members on research projects. Students also have access to an extensive internship program that can tie knowledge gained through coursework to real-world experiences.
The Communication Studies concentration looks at the interpersonal, organizational and rhetorical aspects of communication. This concentration includes courses in public relations.
The Media Studies concentration examines the history, influence, regulation and effects of mass media.
The Cinema Studies minor is devoted to the study of media and of formats related to the moving image, including recent developments in digital technology.
The minor in Communication requires the completion of six courses.
The Digital Media Production minor is devoted to providing students with hands-on experience in the creation of visual screen media.
The Journalism minor is designed to help graduates launch careers in journalism, public relations and advertising worlds.
The Stonehill Career Development Center (CDC) offers extensive assistance to students seeking employment, pursuing advanced studies or participating in postgraduate service opportunities. By completing internships and utilizing mentors, students are empowered to build lifelong career management skills.
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
Stonehill moved up 62 places in this year’s WSJ “America's Best Colleges 2024” rankings, putting it in the top 12 among Massachusetts schools and top 6 percent nationally.
After considering input for 165,000 at colleges and universities across the country, The Princeton Review recently ranked Stonehill College 19th out of 389 schools for quality of life.
Less than 20% of the 700 schools on Money’s 2023 Best College list, including Stonehill, received 4.5 stars or higher in the magazine’s 5-star rating system.
Stonehill communication graduates go on to work at a range of notable organizations. Continue exploring where Stonehill graduates work.
Stonehill's IMC program combines the expertise of the College's marketing, communication and graphic design faculty to prepare students for marketing in the digital information age.
