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Communication and Digital Media

Major, Minor

School of Fine Arts and Communication

The Communication and Digital Media program at Quincy University prepares students to communicate with clarity, creativity, and purpose in a media-driven world. Students learn how messages are created, shared, and understood across platforms while developing strong writing, speaking, digital media, and interpersonal communication skills.

Communication students sitting at QUTV news desk

Opportunities & Outcomes

Through hands-on coursework, real-world projects, and close faculty mentorship, students gain the confidence to tell stories, engage audiences, and communicate ethically across professional and cultural settings. Grounded in a liberal arts education and Quincy University’s Franciscan values, the program emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and communication that serves people and communities.

Career Pathways

Media, Content & Digital Communication

  • Content creator or digital media specialist
  • Social media manager or coordinator
  • Multimedia or video production assistant
  • Podcast, broadcast, or media production roles

Public Relations, Marketing & Promotion

  • Public relations specialist or assistant
  • Marketing or communications coordinator
  • Brand or messaging strategist (entry-level)
  • Advertising or promotions specialist

Journalism & Storytelling

  • Reporter or journalist
  • News or editorial assistant
  • Copywriter or content writer
  • Media researcher or fact-checker

Corporate & Organizational Communication

  • Internal communications coordinator
  • Corporate communications specialist
  • Human resources or training communications roles
  • Client relations or account coordinator

Nonprofit, Advocacy & Community Engagement

  • Nonprofit communications manager
  • Community outreach or engagement coordinator
  • Advocacy or public affairs assistant
  • Development or donor communications roles

Education, Graduate & Professional Pathways

  • Graduate study in communication, media, or journalism
  • Law, public relations, or marketing graduate programs
  • Education or training and development roles

Programs of Study Offered

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media
  • Communication Minor

Learning by Doing

student standing in front of a tv monitor in tv station

Internship Opportunities

Communication students are encouraged to complete internships in a variety of locations including television and radio stations, non-profits, healthcare systems, and sports and game day information offices.

student in a control room operating a switcher during a news cast. The news anchors are visible behind her.

Television Studio and Podcast Lab

Quincy University is home to an industry standard television studio and interactive podcast lab. Students engage with Ross Video equipment in the control room and learn performance skills on the studio set. Students also create podcasts, entertainment content, and news programing in both spaces.

Faculty Spotlight

Nora Baldner, M.A.

Nora Baldner, M.A.

Assistant Professor of Communication

Jim Lawrence

Jim Lawrence

Digital Media Production Coordinator

Chris Brennemann, PhD

Chris Brennemann, PhD

Adjunct Professor of Communication

Shawn Dickerman

Shawn Dickerman

Adjunct Instructor of Communication

Christine Damm, DMA

Christine Damm, DMA

Dean, School of Fine Arts and Communication; Associate Professor of Music

Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD

Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD

Associate Professor of Communication

Kurt L. Priebe, MA

Kurt L. Priebe, MA

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Communication

Travis Yates, MAS, MSEd

Travis Yates, MAS, MSEd

Associate Professor of Communication

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts

Bonaventure Program

Every QU student’s foundation for our liberal arts education, involving service learning, signature courses, writing, technological literacy. Program Requirements

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