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At Juniata College, Communication is the foundation for success in every industry—and a degree that equips students with skills for a rapidly changing world. Our students build versatile skills that open doors to careers in media production, public relations, marketing, health communication, nonprofit advocacy, law, conflict mediation, and beyond. Through hands-on, community-engaged, creative, and research projects built on a liberal arts foundation, you’ll learn how to adapt messages across audiences, platforms, and technologies—skills that remain in demand no matter how the workplace evolves. Whether you’re drawn to crafting strategic campaigns, managing social media, creating digital content, or facilitating dialogue that leads to change, Juniata’s Communication program empowers you to think critically, communicate ethically, and lead with purpose in any professional setting.
At Juniata College, Communication is the foundation for success in every industry—and a degree that equips students with skills for a rapidly changing world. Our students build versatile skills that open doors to careers in media production, public relations, marketing, health communication, nonprofit advocacy, law, conflict mediation, and beyond. Through hands-on, community-engaged, creative, and research projects built on a liberal arts foundation, you’ll learn how to adapt messages across audiences, platforms, and technologies—skills that remain in demand no matter how the workplace evolves. Whether you’re drawn to crafting strategic campaigns, managing social media, creating digital content, or facilitating dialogue that leads to change, Juniata’s Communication program empowers you to think critically, communicate ethically, and lead with purpose in any professional setting.
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Featured AlumniClaire Alfree '22
POE: Multimedia JournalismClaire individualized her Program of Emphasis, multimedia journalism and was determined to expand her journalistic horizons through internships. Through her "dream internship" with Hearst Television's Washington News Bureau, Claire covered breaking news taking place in Afghanistan, just steps from the White House. Claire took advantage of her Juniata resources to make the internship a reality.
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Featured AlumniTaylor Hallabuk '20
POE: Strategic CommunicationTaylor was a blogger, vlogger, marketing communication intern, and Bailey Oratorical winner at Juniata. They interned at Olympus Corporation as a Core GI Product Marketing Intern. Currently, Taylor is an Account Coordinator at Solomon, McCown & Cence.
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Featured AlumniKimberly (Lechien) Wells '07
POE: Political Communications & Public AdministrationKimberly (Lechien) Wells, with close support from Juniata professors and advisers, shaped her path with an individualized POE. She started with a Politics and Public Administration POE. She spent a semester at The Washington Center in Washington, D.C., through a partnership with Juniata. There, she incorporated the study of communication with plans to shift into a Political Communications & Public Administration POE. Kimberly is now CEO of Pinewood Springs Hospital in Columbia, Tenn.—a behavioral health hospital owned by HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services.
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Featured AlumniTalia Bertrando '23
POE: Business Communication"The Juniata Communication Department allows students to blend coursework to become effective communicators in all fields. The department encourages critical thinking, real-world applications, and audience centering – important in all academic and career fields. Perhaps most importantly, the faculty and students within the department are caring and supportive to encourage comfort with challenges and an appreciation for engagement."
Why Study Communication at Juniata?
In a world where effective communication within, between, and from organizations (from pharma to financial services) moves at lightning speed, top communication graduates may choose from a variety of career options. The study of communication at Juniata prepares students to grab these future success opportunities.
Why Study Communication at Juniata?
In a world where effective communication within, between, and from organizations (from pharma to financial services) moves at lightning speed, top communication graduates may choose from a variety of career options. The study of communication at Juniata prepares students to grab these future success opportunities.
Find Your Purpose
No matter your POE, the Communication Department equips you with cultural competency, audience adaptation, and ethical persuasion skills in a hands-on learning environment to succeed. You are prepared for a professional career whether you attend a prestigious graduate school, become your own boss, or work for an organization. We excel at finding your professional niche, since communication is essential in all fields.
Find Your Purpose
No matter your POE, the Communication Department equips you with cultural competency, audience adaptation, and ethical persuasion skills in a hands-on learning environment to succeed. You are prepared for a professional career whether you attend a prestigious graduate school, become your own boss, or work for an organization. We excel at finding your professional niche, since communication is essential in all fields.
Explore Your Interests
Juniata’s Communication Department is flexible and intersects with multiple departments on campus to create customized POEs and interdisciplinary projects. For example, we partner with the Integrated Media Arts (IMA) Program, the Peace and Conflict Studies Department, and the Business Department. We excel at refining your focus, since each student’s approach to their education is unique.
Explore Your Interests
Juniata’s Communication Department is flexible and intersects with multiple departments on campus to create customized POEs and interdisciplinary projects. For example, we partner with the Integrated Media Arts (IMA) Program, the Peace and Conflict Studies Department, and the Business Department. We excel at refining your focus, since each student’s approach to their education is unique.
Develop Your Professional Practice
Since personal and professional experience is valuable, Communication students explore ideas and practices inside and outside of the classroom. These include practicums and internships in local and global communities, study abroad programs related to your POE, independent research, honors theses and capstone projects with faculty, as well as professional presentations and networking at conferences. Through these hands-on experiences, the Communication Department is committed to working with community partners at all levels. We excel at guiding you towards lifelong learning, since your success is defined by global citizenship and commitment to the common good.
Develop Your Professional Practice
Since personal and professional experience is valuable, Communication students explore ideas and practices inside and outside of the classroom. These include practicums and internships in local and global communities, study abroad programs related to your POE, independent research, honors theses and capstone projects with faculty, as well as professional presentations and networking at conferences. Through these hands-on experiences, the Communication Department is committed to working with community partners at all levels. We excel at guiding you towards lifelong learning, since your success is defined by global citizenship and commitment to the common good.
Study Abroad
Take an active role in your education while studying abroad. Juniata has established strong exchanges with universities throughout the world. Learn more about study abroad programs in communication here.