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Leverage the power of media. Break through the noise.
Explore one of the best communication and media programs in Massachusetts––and harness the transformative power of media to shape ideas and affect positive change.
At Worcester State University, you will assess the rapidly evolving role of communications in society while also developing your unique voice. Through lively classroom exchanges combined with active learning––such as an internship with a local media organization or courses like Digital Photography, Understanding Video Games, or Social Media Marketing––you will work with state-of-the-art technologies and prepare for success in this increasingly volatile media landscape.
Communication Programs
What is your passion?
Social Sciences at Worcester State
Why study Communication at Worcester State?
Television Production Studio with HD Cameras
Adobe Creative Cloud Software
Black and White Photography Dark Room
Digital Photography Lab
Video Editing Suites
- "The Beat" is a student-run community news and talk show created to develop strong connections between Worcester State and the City of Worcester.
- Community members create podcasts focused on events both on campus and beyond in Worcester State's audio production suite.
- Working with the Multicultural Affairs Office to produce high-definition video profiles of Worcester State's Alternative Individual Development and Upward Bound programs.
- Through a partnership with Worcester Art Museum, the department has produced video segments highlighting the museum’s mission and showcasing some of its exhibits in order to help heighten public awareness of its exhibits, events, and educational imperatives.
- Shrewsbury Historical Commission and Worcester State partnered to edit a short documentary chronicling the restoration of a historical building.
- Partnering with recent graduates to facilitate the production of 2 public service announcements designed to heighten public awareness of disabled youth and inform people of summer camp options for this particular demographic.
- Radio and Television
- Media Writing
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
- Animation
- Photography
- Digital Storytelling
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Social Media
- Opinion Writing
- Scriptwriting
- Video Editing
See the diverse career paths that a degree in Communication can prepare you for.
Explore a wide range of professional opportunities with your degree from Worcester State in fields like social media, journalism, electronic media, TV, broadcasting, public relations, publishing, marketing, and advertising
Meet Your Faculty
Daniel Hunt
Daniel S. Hunt, Ph.D. is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Worcester State University. He teaches courses in new media and mass communication. His research on social media, interactive technology, and image sharing [...]
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