Welcome to the Department of Communication. Located at the crossroads of the Americas, our program at Barry University will open a world of opportunity in all aspects of the mass media.
Our majors offer the fundamentals of understanding all forms of multi-media through theories of communication, media ethics, public relations, advertising, broadcast communication and the Internet. In addition to our dedicated full time faculty members, our teaching staff includes experienced professionals from television, media production, advertising, and public relations.
Students will have the opportunity to seek ‘real world’ internships in one of the most exciting media markets in the country, including working with major television networks in both English and Spanish. Our region is also host to numerous advertising and public relations agencies. Our students have a unique opportunity to find challenging internships, many of which have led to exciting job offers across the country.
We are especially proud of our on campus state-of-the-art television studio and radio station where students get hands on experience announcing, reporting and producing quality broadcast programming.
If a career in one of our majors is your dream, please follow the program links to learn more about Barry’s Department of Communication. Then why not visit us in beautiful Miami Shores? You can also email or phone us to arrange a meeting with a faculty member in the area of your interest and see if our program is right for you.
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- Advertising
Gain knowledge of all aspects of advertising including creative process and strategy, planning and positioning, research and culture; develop effective advertising campaigns in preparation for a wide variety of professional opportunities.
- Broadcast Communication, BA
Designed for students considering a career in television/video and related broadcast fields. Provides an integrated experience and strong core knowledge of media and social change, broadcast writing style, script preparation, technical and performance skills and communication theory.
- Communication Studies, BA
Broad-based program designed for students seeking a generalist’s orientation to the communication discipline. Students develop a core knowledge of persuasive strategies and the human communication process.
- Public Relations, BA
Provides a solid background in theory and methods. Students gain problem solving and critical thinking skills, and knowledge of basic principals of written communication and application of principles to real world situations.
- Minor in Journalism
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- Broadcast Communication, MA
Prepare for a career in a wide range of broadcast positions including news writing, advanced broadcast producing and directing, reporting, announcing, film and video editing, and sound engineering, Outstanding opportunities for internships, networking and employment.
- Public Relations and Corporate Communications, MA
Prepare for a career as a public relations specialist in the context of corporate communication. Gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience as an effective advocate for a business, hospital, university, or non-profit organization.
- Broadcasting (Certificate Program)
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