Shape the Future of Messaging
Engage. Influence. Achieve.
Communicate with Purpose
The Bachelor of Arts in Media and Professional Communications develops your ability to craft clear, targeted messages that engage audiences and support organizational goals.
Explore communication theory and practice across areas such as marketing, public relations, social media, technical communication, and corporate communications while building skills you can apply across industries.
Choose from three professional practice areas such as Corporate & Community Relations, Digital Media, or Writing for the Professions and gain practical experience through internships and real-world projects.
Build Skills for a Changing Media Landscape
Develop versatile communication skills across writing, digital media, messaging, and audience engagement, preparing you to communicate effectively across platforms, organizations, and professional settings.
Program Highlights
Study media theory, history, ethics, and professional communication practices.
Choose from Corporate & Community Relations, Digital Media, or Writing for the Professions.
Complete your BA degree in 2–4 years depending on prior credits and course load.
Study on campus with select courses available online to support different learning needs.
Build practical skills through internships, projects, and professional communication experiences.
Develop versatile skills for careers in public relations, digital media, writing, marketing, and corporate communications.
Choose Your Practice Area
Tailor your Professional Communications degree to your interests and career goals through one of three specialized practice areas.
Corporate & Community Relations
Prepare to manage communications for organizations, nonprofits, and community initiatives.
Digital Media
Create and share multimedia content—including audio, video, and graphics—while exploring film and digital storytelling.
Writing for the Professions
Develop professional writing skills for business, technical, organizational, and other workplace contexts.
What You Can Do With This Degree
Build versatile communication skills for careers in public relations, marketing, digital media, writing, and corporate communications across a wide range of organizations and industries.
Public Relations & Community Engagement
Develop skills for communicating with audiences, managing public messaging, and building relationships with communities, organizations, and stakeholders.
Marketing & Corporate Communications
Prepare for roles developing organizational messaging, supporting marketing campaigns, managing brand communications, and connecting organizations with their audiences.
Digital Media & Content
Apply skills in multimedia production, social media, digital storytelling, and content strategy across digital platforms and professional settings.
Professional & Technical Writing
Use strong writing and communication skills in business, technical, editorial, and organizational environments, creating clear content for professional audiences.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're exploring your options or ready to plan your next step, CGS can help you understand your admission options and create a degree path that builds on your previous education and professional experience.
Diverse Faculty
Learn from faculty and instructors with diverse academic backgrounds, areas of expertise, and perspectives on communication and media.
Pitt Opportunities
Put your media and communication skills into practice through student media and organizations across the University.
Student Story
See how Lilly took her media and professional communication studies beyond the classroom and gained a new perspective through a global learning experience in Dublin.