Communication & Media Studies

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia

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Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America , Philadelphia

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

East Falls

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 48,022 / year

Next Intake May-2023

Communication & Media Studies

About

We Train Transformative Communicators For 21st Century Opportunities

What is the Communication & Media Studies program at Jefferson? It is where transformative communicators are prepared for success in careers across the entire spectrum of 21st-century media. Jefferson’s Communication students benefit from personal attention from industry-prepared faculty while taking advantage of the broader opportunities available at a large professionally oriented university. Students can tailor their career preparation to their personal and professional interests, with opportunities in sports communication, fashion communication, health communication, and more.

In the Communication & Media Studies program you will:

Develop skills in community advocacy, public speaking, storytelling, and effective team management
Create multimedia projects with industry-specific communication technology in our dedicated media lab
Gain real-world experience through internships in marketing, public relations or other related areas or engagement with community organizations
Work closely with faculty with a wide range of industry experience, such as in fashion, health, or sports communication
Explore your interests as you develop preparation for a career in public relations, sports journalism, fashion journalism, or other communication professions

Watch: I Am A Communication & Media Studies Major

Hear firsthand from our students about what it's like to be a Communication & Media Studies major.

To watch more Jefferson academic program videos, visit the "Programs at Jefferson" playlist on our YouTube channel.

Employment Opportunities

After completing our program, our graduates have launched careers in fields such as:

Journalism
Broadcasting
Public Relations
Marketing
Social media management
Family and small businesses

Student & Faculty Profiles

Meet our Student: Chris Corsaro

Chris is currently in the communication program at Jefferson, also pursuing a double-minor in sports management and graphic design.

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Meet our Faculty: Nicole “Nikki” Lemire-Garlic, JD, PhD

Nikki is a visiting assistant professor in the Communication and Media Studies program.

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Disciplines

College of Humanities & Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:

TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better

Career

Journalism
Broadcasting
Public Relations
Marketing
Social media management
Family and small businesses

Software Developer

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 48,022

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

We offer two pathways to apply for admission. To get started, submit either the Common Application or MyJefferson Application. Our application fee is $50.

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences.

Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically by your school counselor to [email protected] or sent by postal mail to the address below.
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to an Accelerated Dual Degree program in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Physician Assistant Studies are encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions when prompted within the application.