Benedictine's Department of Communication Arts gives
students the tools they need to navigate and succeed in an era of rapid change and technological advancement.

Benedictine's Department of Communication Arts offers majors, minors, and concentrations in a variety of areas, including Communication Arts and Writing and Publishing.  A student who pursues a degree in one of these areas is well-positioned to pursue a career in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, or public relations. Our graduates have also had success in fields related to communications, including business, education, government, and law.

We invite you to explore our programs and learn more about what they can do for you.

Communication Arts

major and minor

A liberal arts degree that prepares students for careers in the media industry, Communication Arts provides engaging coursework in theory, writing, and print and electronic media, while also offering an array of opportunities for hands-on experience.

Writing and Publishing

major only

The major in Writing and Publishing is specially designed to prepare students to enter careers in the publishing industry, with relevant coursework in both Communication Arts and Literature.

Sports Communication

concentration in communication arts major

The Sports Communication concentration is among the newest programs at Benedictine. Students produce projects that deal deal specifically with the writing, reporting, producing, and marketing of sports and have the opportunity to take courses in sports journalism and broadcasting.