Communications
Please note: This program is not currently accepting new enrollments.
If you love to weave a compelling story, through the magic of words, art, videos, social media, and more, a degree in Communications can help you write your own personal success story. Communications majors at Central Penn can go on to become journalists, TV producers, public relations professionals, marketers, social media managers, and other communicators in this lucrative field. Find your voice and amplify it here at Central Penn!
Program offered
On-ground, online, hybrid
In the news
![While Central Penn College (CPC)’s Film Series typically features major motion pictures, preceded by critical analysis by local literary and historical experts, this summer’s free movie showing on Friday, July 29 gives a starring role to local talent against a backdrop of hometown pride.](https://www.centralpenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/Dylan-Bowman-copy.jpg)
Original Short Films by Central Penn College Grad Dylan Bowman
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Award-winning communications professor and media ethicist Michael Lear-Olimpi
![Social media coordinator](https://www.centralpenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MorganLittelford.jpg)
Catching up with Social Media Coordinator and graduate Morgan Littleford ’19
Courses
Principles of Marketing
Survey of Mass Communications
Public Relations
Media Writing
Media Relations
Feature Writing
Persuasion
Journalism I
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Careers you can pursue
- Reporter
- Digital marketing manager
- Public relations specialist
- Creative writer
- Videographer
- Graphic designer
- Film crew
- Editor
- Proofreader
You will succeed if you are...
- Creativity
- Strong writing skills
- Imagination
- Persuasion
90.5% of our graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education within one year of graduation.
* Based on graduates whom we have information during a one-year period from 2021-22. It should be noted that 97.1% of graduates were employed in some capcity or continuing their education.