Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
The Communication program at Marist University prepares students to become creative storytellers, strategic communicators, and media professionals through immersive, hands-on learning. Students gain experience across journalism, sports media, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, and digital communication while producing professional work in student-run media organizations, client-based projects, and industry-standard production facilities. Supported by faculty mentors and a powerful alumni network, graduates leave with extensive portfolios, professional experience, and the skills to succeed in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.
Marist's School of Communication and the Arts is ranked among the top 25% of colleges for communications in the United States (Niche).
Hands-on broadcast and production experience, including producing live events on ESPN+ from Marist's ESPN teaching control room.
Real-world client work through North Road Communications, a student-run agency serving local and regional organizations.
Active student media opportunities across television, radio, digital, and print platforms, allowing students to build professional portfolios before graduation.
Build a Breadth of Knowledge For Your Future
Marist’s liberal arts approach creates a comprehensive educational experience for all our students; you’ll gain foundational knowledge within your major, and you’ll dive into the depths of your unique interests. At Marist, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your academic experience based on what you’re passionate about with one or multiple concentrations within the major:
On top of a thorough theoretical foundation in communications, all of our faculty come to us with years of industry experience. This allows our Communication students to learn first-hand about their future careers and gain important connections to major institutions in their fields. View all Communication faculty >
Dr. Wenjing Xie is an Associate Professor and Director of the Integrated Marketing Communication graduate program within the School of Communication and the Arts. Her research revolves around the uses and effects of emerging communication technologies. Her work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and books.
Dr. Arth comes to Marist from The University of Alabama, where he completed his Ph.D. in 2019. His research centers on sports media, particularly issues related to ethnicity, nationality, and sex/gender through the lens of global competitions such as the Olympic Games.
Joanna D'Avanzo has led the development of the advertising program at Marist; organized the annual Marist Portfolio Review in New York City, and mentored students to national recognition, including awards in The One Club for Creativity’s Young Ones Competition and top placements in the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition.
Take a Tour Throughout the School of Communication and the Arts
Join Sam on his Campus Tour throughout the School of Communication and the Arts. He will lead you through the most innovative, creative, and collaborative spaces on campus that prepare students for careers in Film, Television, and Media Arts, Sports Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, and more. Whether you're passionate about reporting, on-air broadcasting, multimedia content creation, or strategic communication, this inside look shows how Marist helps students build real-world skills and thrive in today's communication industries.
Simulate The Communications Industry In Classes
At Marist, we dedicate ourselves to providing hands-on learning opportunities for all of our students. From presenting advertising campaigns to real clients to participating in a bustling newsroom, students in each concentration develop a competitive edge of industry experience upon entering their chosen field after graduation.
Inspired to cover sports and step beyond the broadcast booth, William is a Communication major with a concentration in Sports Communication and a minor in Digital Video Production. His passion for sports began in his childhood with trips to Madison Square Garden, where the announcers shaped his experience. This passion has since evolved into professional-level experiences as an on-air host, producer, and editor for various sports-related content for Marist.
As a Communication student concentrating in Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, or Sports Communication, internship experience in your field is an important way to get your foot in the door after graduation. Over 83% of Marist students complete at least one internship, and your internship coordinator and the Center for Career Services will ensure you land the optimal internship to prepare you for your future career. Here are just a few examples of high-profile internship destinations for our Communication students:
Connecting Students with Alumni at Paramount Headquarters
Marist students from across all disciplines visited Paramount's headquarters in Manhattan for a Road to the Workplace trip, where they toured the entertainment company's offices, attended an alumni panel discussion, and even sat on the iconic Forrest Gump bench—all part of a dynamic day of networking and discovering how Red Fox connections can open doors in the entertainment industry.
A Communication degree prepares students for careers in a variety of fields and sectors, including public relations, advertising, journalism, sports communication, media, marketing, and corporate communications. Communication students develop skills in storytelling, strategic messaging, media production, research, and audience engagement that are valued across these varying industries.
At Marist University, students build practical skills and expertise by working on real client campaigns, reporting in active newsroom environments, developing public relations strategies, and producing sports media content before graduation. These hands-on opportunities equip graduates with industry-ready skills and knowledge.
Marist Communication students can specialize in specific areas through concentrations in Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, or Sports Communication, allowing them to tailor their education with their career aspirations.
At Marist University, Communication majors take a combination of foundational courses, concentration-specific classes, and liberal arts coursework. This curriculum is designed to develop skills in writing, media, storytelling, strategic communication, and industry-specific areas.
Communication students can customize their academic experience by choosing concentrations in Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, and Sports Communication. The liberal arts curriculum enhances critical thinking, writing, research, and communication skills, while also providing the flexibility to explore various interests and disciplines.
Communication classes include:
Internship experiences are valuable for Communications majors because they provide industry exposure, professional connections, and practical experience that can lead to full-time employment. Furthermore, they are especially important because employers often look for graduates with real-world experience in media, public relations, advertising, journalism, and digital communications.
83% of Marist students complete at least one internship. Marist Communication majors have completed internships with organizations such as:
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