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About Global Communication and Media
Do you enjoy deciphering messages embedded in print and electronic media? Would you be interested in learning more about how language, technology and economic structure are involved in the creation of those messages across different mediums?
Communication Arts majors learn the study and practice of the many tools, languages, technologies, media and discourses of and about culture. With a concentration in Global Communication and Media, your education will focus on developing research and writing skills in analyzing media forms and representations in order to become more effective producers and more critical consumers of media content.
Classes you can take:
Intercultural Communication, Campaign in Media and Film, Media and Popular Culture, Research and Writing Methods, Global/Multicultural Media Issues, Fundamentals of Interactive Media, Global Media, Local Change, Reporting & Producing Online News, Writing for Publication, Promotions Writing, Writing for Public Relations, Creative Advertising and Public Relations
- COMM 234 - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
- COMM 318 - GLOBAL COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS
- COMM 340 - MEDIA AND POPULAR CULTURE
- COMM 226 - COPY EDITING
- COMM 377 - GLOBAL MULTICULTURAL MEDIA ISSUES
- COMM 202 - FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA
- COMM 410 - GLOBAL MEDIA,LOCAL CHANGE
- COMM 324 - REPORTING AND PRODUCING ONLINE NEWS
- COMM 304 - WRITING FOR PUBLICATION
- COMM 349 - PROMOTIONS WRITING
- COMM 320 - WRITING FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS
- COMM 346 - CREATIVE ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
GC&M graduates pursue careers in promotions, public relations, media programming and management, social issue advocacy, advertising, media writing, and education in government, private, and nonprofit sectors. Your GC&M degree will also prepare you for graduate study in communication, media studies, and film studies.
Sample Job Titles
| Job Title |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialists |
| Writers and Authors |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
* Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024). For more information about careers and assistance in making your career plans, please contact Career Services (cahill@ramapo.edu) or visit www.ramapo.edu/careercenter/.
As a GC&M student, you’ll learn how to research, analyze, write, communicate and create media. Graduates leave with hands-on experience in the research, development and execution of communication and media campaigns in public relations, promotions, and/or related areas of media programming, production and management. You’ll also complete an internship that will provide valuable professional connections and experience. Ramapo students continue to intern for many organizations including 95.5 WPLJ Radio, The Rachel Show, Sesame Street, American Cancer Society, MTV, CBS, Fox Sports, Sony Records, NY Jets, Good Housekeeping, Clear Channel Media and BBC WorldWide Americas.
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