Fall 2025
Classes Start
August 23
Session B
Classes Start
Mar 2
Program Overview
Love to communicate with others? Turn that passion into a career in communication and media with this degree from RCU. You’ll complete the majority of your coursework at Rochester Christian University with a few online classes. You’ll also gain practical experience by working with Shield Media, RCU’s student media, and through a media internship. Whether you have an interest in Public Relations, Television Production, Copywriting, becoming a Social Media Specialist – or a variety of other careers – this degree can help you reach your goals.
degree requirements
Our BS in Communication and Media Studies will prepare you for a career in media communications. It combines a strong foundation of general education with courses in writing, digital media, and media law and ethics, among others. You may also choose a specialized off-campus track in Broadcast, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or an on-campus integrated track. The program includes working with Shield Media, the student media for RCU, and an internship.
- Understand and evaluate historical and cultural forms of media and communication with a particular focus on audience diversity and communication practices. (Exploring)
- Produce all forms of media and communication by applying functional area concepts and theories through writing, oral presentations, and digital technologies. (Preparing)
- Critically evaluate their work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, and clarity. (Preparing)
- Apply professional ethical principles aligned with the First Amendment and media law. (Integrating)
- Develop an understanding of their intrinsic worth as people created by God to serve the community as media and communication professionals. (Calling)
Total Credit Hours: 120
- General Education Core: 41 hours
- Communication & Media Major: 36 hours
- Integrated Media Track: 27 hours
- Electives: 13 – 16 hours
- Podcasts
- Social Media
- Video
- TikTok
Program Statistics
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Graduates hired within 6 months
Jobs filled by Rochester grads
Job Types
Types of Jobs
- Social Media Content Creator
- Social Media Manager
- Interactive/Digital Producer
- Communications Director
- Digital/Print Content Design
- Public Relations Manager
- Public Relations Coordinator
- News Producer
- Publications Editor
- Journalist
- Photojournalist
- Copywriter
student experience
Internships
- Shield Media
Clubs
Activities
alumni testimonialS
I currently work in district sales at General Motors. I started my career with the company as a district digital manatee, helping dealers with the development of their digital marketing strategy and plan. I’m also a speaker, event host and podcaster. RCU helped me expand and refine the communication skills needed to excel in all of my professions. More importantly, my professors motivated me to trust God, trust myself and know I belonged there. Today, I carry that attitude of belonging in every room I am invited in. I’m grateful to RCU for reminding me of 1 Corinthians 3:23, which says…’and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to you.
I really enjoyed this program. I chose RCU because I got my AAS at MCC and this was the most timely and affordable option for getting a degree as I already work full time and needed the credentials to move up at my company. The module format allowed me to plan my week in advance. I chose RCU because of the student to faculty ratio - even since the beginning of working with counselors and registration I have felt the staff was knowledgeable, professional and very responsive...The capstone did a great job of actually preparing me for the job market, even though I was already employed, it gave me a refreshed and professional resume and portfolio that boosted my confidence. Even though I was completely online, I still got to walk which gave me the memories, pride and experience of achieving something important in my life. As an adult learner this was a great choice for me and I would recommend it to any age looking to get a degree in one of RCU's programs.
Faculty
Professor of Communication and Media Studies
School of Humanities
School of Humanities
Gallaher 205
(248) 218-2033
carol.cooper@rcu.edu
School of Humanities
Gallaher 205
(248) 218-2033
carol.cooper@rcu.edu
Content Creator, RCU Marketing & Communication
School of Humanities
Muirhead 130
(248) 218-2168
lora.hutson@rcu.edu
School of Humanities
Muirhead 130
(248) 218-2168
lora.hutson@rcu.edu
