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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Curriculum Sheets

B.A. Communication Arts – Four-Year Map
B.A. Communication Arts – Checklist
A.A. Communications – Two Year Map

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College Catalog

View or download the official college catalog for all course descriptions and degree requirements.

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Minors

A communications minor can help provide a deeper understanding of social, cultural, and political processes.

Real World Experience

From internships and experiential learning opportunities to travel and conferences, you’ll have many opportunities to conduct hands-on experiences, work with your peers and mentors in your chosen field, and learn first-hand the latest techniques to succeed in the real world.

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