Communications & Media Arts

Home 5 Academics 5 Programs 5 Communications & Media Arts

<RETURN TO ALL PROGRAMS

Communications & Media Arts

Embolden your voice. Spread the message.

At Bethany, you will build real-world communications experience through writing, producing, editing, broadcasting, and digital media work across campus and professional settings.
That experience is grounded in a long-standing tradition of applied communications education, preparing you to step directly into media and communications careers.

REQUEST INFO$APPLY NOW$

What You’ll Experience

At Bethany, communications and media arts students put their skills into practice through campus media, production work, and professional experiences.

Media Production & Campus Experience

Contribute to The Tower Online student newspaper
Participate in campus radio through Bethany Broadcast Network (BBN) Online
Develop skills in writing, editing, producing, and on-air performance
Work on campus-based media projects and productions

Internship & Professional Experience

Complete required off-campus internships in communications-related fields
Gain experience in major markets including New York City, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C.
Access regional opportunities in Charleston-Huntington, Wheeling, and Steubenville

Skill Development & Career Preparation

Build experience in public relations, advertising, media production, and sports communications
Develop professional-level skills in writing, audio/video production, and digital media tools
Learn directly from faculty with industry experience and connections

Student Engagement & Opportunities

Participate in the Public Relations Club
Attend communications conferences and professional events
Connect with Bethany alumni working across major media organizations

Careers & Advanced Study

Communications & media arts graduates pursue careers across media, marketing, sports communication, and digital production, including:

Marketing and advertising specialist
Social media manager
Copywriter
Audio and video production roles
News and entertainment writing or production
Podcast and digital content producer
Web design and media management
Sports information and broadcasting roles
Sports announcing and production

Bethany graduates build careers across media, sports, and communications industries, including roles at NBC Universal, Netflix, CNBC, FOX Sports Detroit, and FAN Sports Radio, as well as regional media markets.

Some notable alumni include:

Keith Piasecki ’98, Technical Director at CNN Headquarters
Sue Ryan Lister ’89, Public Relations Director at Notre Dame University
Marie DeParis ’83, Vice President at SportsNet New York
Dean Iampietro ’91, News and Sports Producer at WPXI-TV Pittsburgh

Request Info

Dr. Kathy Baker-Brosh shows students a horse's leg bone structure.

Areas Of Study

Communications & Media Arts (Major, Minor)

Concentrations in:

Integrated Media & Marketing (IMM)
Digital Media & Production
Sport Communications

Why Bethany

Hundreds of Hours of Real-World Experience

Professional Internship Placements in Major Media Markets

Active Campus Media (Newspaper, Radio, Production Opportunities)

ALUMNISUCCESS

When interviewing for the Seattle Mariners sportscasting position in a large room of seasoned professionals, I was confident as a former Bethany student who passed senior comprehensive exams that I could meet or exceed their expectations, and I got the job!

Dave Sims

Communications and Media Arts, 1975, Sports Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners, Washington

Bethany allows you to start at the campus television station as a freshman. Every other school I looked at made you wait until you were a junior to be able to participate in the campus production. I just knew I wanted to be in television, and I was able to hold almost every position at the campus TV station. It definitely prepared me and helped me to get into the field.

Ashley Dougherty

Communications Major, 2005, Meteorologist, WTAE Action News, Pittsburgh

Meet The Faculty