Communication Arts
Learn about communication while taking classes in film, theatre, digital media, journalism, literature, and creative writing.
Communication Arts B.A. Degree
The Bachelor of Arts in communications gives students a foundational understanding of human communication and provides the opportunity to understand humans as thinkers and storytellers, in personal interaction, media, and writing. Students can take courses in film, theatre, digital media, journalism, literature, and creative writing and can learn about communication in a variety of professional and creative contexts.
Because of its flexibility, this bachelor of arts in communication arts is also ideal for students who have completed a two-year degree in another field and are intending to transfer to Keystone College.
Communications A.A. Degree
The communications curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation that will prepare them to continue baccalaureate studies in corporate communications, English, journalism, creative writing, digital media and/or radio broadcasting.
Minor
The minor in communications is appropriate for students majoring in a variety of disciplines because it is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the communication processes and it can influence social, cultural, and political processes.
WKCV Radio
The Voice of Keystone College, a student-run, on-campus, radio station.
Performing Arts
Keystone Players theater and performing arts group.
The Key
Keystone College’s official student newspaper.
The Plume
A student literary and art magazine.
Internship and Experiential Learning Opportunities
Experiential Learning and Internship are opportunities for you to apply classroom principles to real-world situations and explore career options. Our students have done exciting internships at various places including Atlantic Recording Corp., Dateline NBC, FOX 56/WB 38, Happenings Magazine, The Conan O’Brien Show, Walt Disney World College Program, WBRE, and ESPN.
Graduates Success
Keystone graduates have been hired by:
- The Abington Journal
- Atlantic Recording Company
- The Bridge, Inc.
- Citadel Communications
- Clear Channel Radio (Allentown)
- Crowne Plaza Allentown
- ESPN
- Home Instead Senior Care
- Idea Works
- Life Spire Day Hospital
- St. Michael’s School for Boys
- Shawnee Inn and Resort
- Susquehanna County Department of Economic Development
- Times Leader
- TMG Health
- The Villager (newspaper)
- Walt Disney World
- The Weinstein Company/Genius Products
- Weston Inc.
- Wilkes Barre Publishing Co.
Communication degree graduates have pursued the following additional educational opportunities: Drexel University – Bachelor’s, Communications; Long Island University, Master’s Media Arts; Marywood University – Master’s: Professional Studies: Organizational Leadership; Quinnipiac University – Master’s, Journalism.
Your Future in Communications
A sampling of entry level communications positions and salary ranges:
- Actor/Performer: $34,612 – $51,282
- Advertising Clerk: $27,026 – $40,306
- Audio Visual Technician: $32,109 – $43,992
- Broadcast Technician: $26,741 – $44,569
- Copywriter I: $28,108 – $38,109
- Desktop Publishing Manager: $31,698 – $41,689
- Director (Stage, Motion Pictures, TV): $20,532 – $31,309
- Grants/Proposal Writer: $35,452 – $43,576
- Graphic Design Specialist: $35,920 – $45,383
- Photographer: $35,987 – $49,723
- Print Editor: $40,358 – $53,537
- Production Assistant: $18,654 – $29,216
- Proofreader: $27,856 – $38,495
- Reporter: $23,827 – $28,905
- Speech Writer: $51,532 – $65,797
- Tape Editor: $22,114 – $34,632
- Technical Writer: $37,173 – $47,988
- Videographer: $34,084 – $58,105
Curriculum Guide
Curriculum Guide for the Communication Arts B.A. Degree
Semester 1
- Interpersonal Communication
- First-Year Seminar
- College Writing I
- Social and Cultural Elective
- Free Elective
- Critical Reading
Semester 2
- Mass Communications
- College Writing II
- Quantitative
- Tech Elective
- Social and Cultural Elective
Semester 3
- Speech Communications
- Literature Elective
- Curricular Elective 2000+
- Arts and Humanities Elective
- Scientific Elective
Semester 4
- Professional Speech
- Curricular Elective 2000+
- Writing Elective 3000+
- Gen Ed Elective
- Arts and Humanities Elective
Semester 5
- Communication Theory
- Moral Reasoning
- Gen Ed Elective
- Free Elective
- Free Elective
Semester 6
- Internship
- Advanced Curricular Elective 3000+
- Communications Elective 4000-level
- Free Elective 3000+
- Free Elective
Semester 7
- Capstone I
- Advanced Curricular Elective 3000+
- Free Elective 3000+
- Free Elective
- Free Elective
Semester 8
- Capstone II
- Free Elective 3000+
- Free Elective 3000+
- Free Elective
- Free Elective
Updated: 10/2017
Disclaimer: The courses listed above are a sampling for marketing purposes only. Students should consult the College catalog and their academic advisor for course selection and degree progress. Students will work closely with an academic advisor to select courses and/or academic minors that fit their interests, as well as with Career Services for career goals. While the academic advisor assists the student in planning his/her curriculum, the student is ultimately responsible for meeting the requirements of the curriculum selected.
Curriculum Guide for the Communications A.A. Degree
Semester 1
- Interpersonal Communication
- First-Year Seminar
- College Writing I
- Social and Cultural Elective
- Free Elective
- Critical Reading
Semester 2
- Mass Communications
- College Writing II
- Quantitative
- Curricular Elective
- Curricular Elective
- Free Elective
Semester 3
- Speech Communications
- Literature Elective
- Curricular Elective 2000+
- Free Elective
- Scientific Elective
Semester 4
- Professional Speech
- Curricular Elective 2000+
- Arts & Humanities Elective
- Experiential Learning
- Literature Elective
- Free Elective (if needed)
Updated: 10/2017
Disclaimer: The courses listed above are a sampling for marketing purposes only. Students should consult the College catalog and their academic advisor for course selection and degree progress. Students will work closely with an academic advisor to select courses and/or academic minors that fit their interests, as well as with Career Services for career goals. While the academic advisor assists the student in planning his/her curriculum, the student is ultimately responsible for meeting the requirements of the curriculum selected.
College Catalog
See the official college catalog for all course descriptions and degree requirements.
Hands on Experience
Study Abroad
You can explore your academic goals in an international setting and global environment. The experience of living in a new country will build your self-confidence, add valuable skills to your tool box, and will alter how you view yourself, the world, and your own country.
Capstone Experience
Your senior year presents a valuable opportunity to enhance your professional portfolio by researching and preparing an original project. The first semester requires demonstration of both critical and creative thinking skills as well as research capabilities acquired as a Communication Arts and Humanities major. The second semester is the production of your proposed project.
Undergraduate Research
The process of research and discovery while working with a faculty mentor enriches the learning process and creates positive attributes which will last a lifetime. Undergraduate research encompasses both traditional research and creative endeavors.