Minoring in Communication at Providence College
Communication at Providence College
The Communication program engages students with the history, theory, and practice of communication in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing media and information environment. Coursework introduces students to the development of the field, the technological and cultural advancements of new media, past and present, and the methodologies necessary to interrogate these sites of meaning-making.
Students develop skills in oral, written, and visual communication, learn about interdisciplinary approaches to the study of media artifacts, and gain hands-on experience designing and producing content that communicates effectively to desired audiences. Upper-level students choose from a variety of electives, conduct research on topics in contemporary media culture, and prepare for careers in a wide variety of communication-related industries.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Major in Communication
Minor in Communication
Courses in Communications
IN THE NEWS
Notable Alumni
David Angell ’69 (1946 –2001)
Emmy Award winning Producer and Creator
Doris Burke ’87, ’92G, ’05Hon.
NBA Analyst, ESPN
Rick Cordella ’99
President, NBC Sports
Peter Farrelly ’79
Academy Award-winning producer, director, and writer
Cayleigh Griffin ’14
Host, AT&T SportsNet Houston
Sean McAdam ’81
Reporter, Boston Sports Journal
Mark Ockerbloom ’85
Anchor, Boston 25 News
John O’Hurley ’76, ’06Hon.
Actor, singer, author, and entrepreneur
Mike Leonard ’70, ’00Hon.
Filmmaker, formerly of NBC Today Show
Edward Scanlon ’55, ’00Hon.
Executive Vice President, NBC (retired)
HOW TO APPLY
A minor in communication is available by application only. Students who have declared a major may apply in their first or second year during the application period, which runs through September and January. Notifications of a decision are sent in October and February. Students who do not receive an initial acceptance may reapply. (Current juniors and seniors are not eligible to apply.)
