Media and Communication (B.A.)

Learn how to be a digital storyteller in our media and communication program – then use these sought-after skills to communicate stories for businesses, digital news, public relations, social media platforms and more. Thanks to DelVal’s small, hands-on classes, you’ll graduate as a skilled media specialist with a wide choice of career opportunities.


Why Study Media and Communication at DelVal?

  • You will explore ideas, language, visual communication, digital design using the latest technology in the communication business.
  • You will strengthen your basic skills in writing and editing and learn critical thinking and problem solving as you explore and develop content. 
  • You will learn in small classes with dedicated faculty who serve as your advisor and mentor through your journey at DelVal. 
  • You will explore photography, shoot and edit your own videos, design web pages, and create documents for print and digital media.
  • Communication expertise continues to be a highly sought-after skill that employers look for in their employees.
100%
real-world experience
Media interview with student and camera
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$30,100
average scholarship and grant amount awarded to freshmen in 2025-26
18
Average class size
A back of class view of media and communication students in the media lab working with mac computers.

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION AT-A-GLANCE

Core Courses:

  • Introduction to Communication
  • Media Management
  • Graphic Design I and II
  • News Reporting and Writing
  • Writing for Public Relations, Promotion and Advertising
  • Video Production I and II
  • Writing for Radio, Television and the Internet
  • Digital Photography and Editing
  • Professional Communication
  • The Gleaner

Recommended Minors

Career Paths

Your degree in Media and Communication will prepare you for a successful career in business, marketing, journalism, TV and film, human resources, public relations or advertising. You could also pursue an advanced degree or apply to law school. 

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Much More Than an Internship Program

The Experience360 Program gives you the opportunity to apply classroom lessons to real-world experiences in the field of media and communication. In addition to valuable internships, E360 includes career exploration including hiring trends and salaries, opportunities for student research, week-long study abroad, leadership development and community service.

Media and Communication at DelVal

Hannah Seltzer '22 is working on a photography project on a mac computer
Maria Viola, a media student, is taking photos at a Doylestown boutique
Campus community news and events
The Full360 Blog

Student-produced multimedia stories spotlight DelVal’s experiential learning program and highlight choices for eating, entertainment and things to do on campus and in the Doylestown area. 

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Student Clubs and Organizations
Student Media Club

Communicate ideas and thoughts on different subjects through the use of podcasts, videos, and other forms of media!

Contact
Dr. Brian Lutz, Chair, Department of English, Associate Professor

Office Location: Miller Hall 100

POV of Media and Communication Students

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A female student is showing her graphic design project on a mac computer in the media lab.