The Department of Communication offers majors in four exciting areas:

• 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

Each of our majors is supported by dedicated faculty and staff, as well as specialized facilities such as the David Brinkley Studio complex.  Additionally, students from all Communication majors find a creative outlet in WBRY Radio, the student run station heard via broadcast, cable, and the Internet.

If a career in one of our majors is your dream, then follow the links to learn more about Barry University’s Department of Communication.  Then why not visit us in beautiful Miami Shores?  Email or phone us to arrange a meeting with the faculty in your area of interest and see if the Department of Communication at Barry University is right for you.

Dr. Vicente Berdayes
Chair, Department of Communication
vberdayes@mail.barry.ed
305-899-3468