LaRosa’s research interests include a focus on personal voice in filmmaking, technical history, and future of filmmaking, media and identity, and diversity in media production.
Communications, BA
Master the art of storytelling and media production with Pace University’s bachelor’s in communications, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in video production, public relations, digital media, and more, preparing you for careers across the expanding media landscape.
Location
Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Write, Film, Create: Lead the Way with a Bachelor’s in Communications
Creativity alone won’t cut it, and technical skills without vision fall short—true success in media lies in mastering both. At Pace’s Westchester campus, the BA in Communications blends immersive, real-world experience with academic depth, preparing you for excellence in public relations, video production, journalism, and digital storytelling. You’ll refine your abilities in screenwriting, content creation, and media strategy, becoming the kind of communicator who can shape conversations and spark change.
Our state-of-the-art Communications Center serves as your hub for hands-on learning, where you’ll use professional equipment such as HD cameras and editing systems to create video content and documentaries. Through internships with top media companies, such as NBC Sports, CNN, and A&E Networks, you’ll build a network of industry contacts and gain valuable experience. Students can also join Entrance One, our student-run PR agency, or participate in award-winning productions through our digital cinema and filmmaking classes.
Pace Media Zone (PMZ) is a public relations agency and pop culture student club that hosts pop-culture and celebrity-oriented events, general meetings, and more. As a member, you will be introduced to the world of public relations through the dissection of public figures’ stories, scandals, and announcements, and you will gain experience handling public relations promotion for clients on and off campus.
With a flexible curriculum and expert faculty guiding you, you’ll be prepared to excel in roles ranging from media production and public relations to social media strategy and advertising. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers at companies such as Paramount Global, News 12, and The Walt Disney Company.
Top 9%
best schools for communication majors based on salary potential (Source: PayScale)
Top 11%
most popular colleges for film/cinema/media studies (Source: College Factual)
Top 17%
highest paid communication and journalism graduates (Source: College Factual)
Curriculum
You’ll get a well-rounded education in communications by taking courses across a wide variety of topics, such as public relations, video production, social media, sports media, and digital storytelling . Additionally, you will gain valuable journalism writing skills; verbal and presentational skills; technical skills in video/audio production; and editing and screenwriting skills required for your success.
Take Courses Like…
- MCA 226 Writing for the Electronic Media
- COM 339 Creative Writing for Broadcast Media
- MCA 497 Public Relations Campaigns
Award-winning Films
Our students produce award-winning films as part of Pace University's Producing the Documentary course that works to prepare students for careers in media, journalism, communications, public relations, advertising, video production and film.
The Cooper: Crafting the Soul of the Cask
The Cooper is an exploration of the art of cask making, also known as cooperage. Its rich history that can be traced back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of wooden containers used for storing and transporting liquids found in archaeological sites dating as far back as 2690 BCE in Egypt. The type of cask and the type of wood used in winemaking can significantly influence the taste, aroma, and characteristics of wine in Spain, as in other winemaking regions around the world.
The documentary was filmed in the Andalusian region of Spain, specifically Montilla-Moriles over the course of several weeks. You can also view the Spanish version of The Cooper on YouTube.
Careers
Students in the BA in Communications take a variety of courses that enable them to intern—and leverage those internships into greater career opportunities—at some of the top media organizations in the world such as NBC Sports, CNN, Westchester Magazine, and the Tribeca Film Festival.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Media and Communications Associate
- Production Assistant
- Talent PR Assistant
- Remote Ops Production Coordinator
- Lighting and Grip Technician
- Content Creator
- Assistant Social Planner
Student Quote
I see my skill as a writer improving with each class I take, and I appreciate the context offered by each communications course, including a focus on history, ethics, and various types of writing and mediums.
–Akhila Ramesh '21
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Steve Madden
- Universal Music Group
- Horizon Media, Inc.
- New 42nd Street Studios
- Motto Pictures
- The Associated Press
- Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
- Madison Square Garden Entertainment
- Timex Group
- Universal McCann Worldwide, Inc.
- Debmar-Mercury Entertainment
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- News12
- NBC Sports
- ViacomCBS
- The Walt Disney Company
Featured Faculty
Pantic’s research interest center on digital journalism; social media; live blogging; active audiences; participatory journalism; intercultural communications
Fink’s research interests include community journalism, media business models, freedom of information, nonprofit media, and student journalism.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Paul Ziek, PhD
Phone: (914) 773-3672
Email: pziek@pace.edu