Join the Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies at Mercy University! Gain hands-on PR experience in New York. Apply now for your future career!
Program Description Offering a dynamic combination of theory and practice, the 42-credit Communication Studies program will prepare students to be the communication strategists of tomorrow - and open doors into the exploding field of Public Relations. Students will receive a solid grounding in communication theory and will get expensive opportunities to practice and polish their communication skills in real-world settings. Students will be permitted up to three internships - letting them test the career waters at television studios, advertising agencies, non-profit corporations, and many other businesses in the New York area - America's public relations capital. These hands-on opportunities will give students exceptional employment prospects after graduation. In addition, "Studio: the Advanced Practice of Public Relations" offers the ultimate PR challenge: to solve a communication problems for a local organization or client. It is a rare opportunity for students to collaborate in developing creative solutions for local businesses.
