Communications
Speak. Create. Lead. Your Voice Matters.
Prepare to join the next generation of storytellers, brand strategists, and media innovators. Grounded in Miles College’s proud legacy of HBCU excellence, you'll learn to craft messages that inform and inspire — messages that influence people across communities and cultures.
As a Communications major, you can choose a concentration in Integrated Public Relations, Digital Journalism, or Graphic Design. Whether you dream of anchoring the news, producing documentaries, or managing social media campaigns, our program helps you master the art and science of effective communication in today’s digital world.
“It’s because of my teachers that I’ve had the internships and opportunities they think will help me reach my goals. They’re always putting us in positions for success.”
Jasmine M., Digital Journalism Concentration, Class of 2026
Program Highlights
The Miles program in Communications:
- Equips you with strong communication skills — oral, written, and digital. These skills are essential for success in professional and personal life.
- Grounds you in multimedia journalism, podcast storytelling, and other digital production skills.
- Teaches you to analyze media messages, and how media shapes public opinion and culture.
- Prepares you for a globally connected world by exploring communication across cultures, international media, and global team-building.
- Builds your sense of ethics, so you'll communicate responsibly in your career.
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Outside the Classroom
At Miles, you'll gain professional experience from day one through media labs, internships, and student-run projects that bring theory to life.
Write, broadcast, and produce for our student-run cable access program or the student newspaper.
Gain internship experience with local and national news stations, PR agencies, nonprofits, and entertainment companies.
Conduct undergraduate research: Study trends in digital media, cultural storytelling, and communication strategy.
Join field trips: Visit newsrooms and production studios, or attend and present at media conferences nationwide.
Student Clubs & Organizations
At Miles College, you won’t just study the field—you’ll shape it. These clubs and organizations are spaces to create, connect, and lead on campus and beyond.
- Communications Club. Get involved in forums, workshops, and training sessions with professionals. Participate in communications conferences and outings, and get involved in community programs.
- The Milean. Produced by students three times per semester, the campus newspaper develops your skills in all aspects of print journalism, from layout and design, to photography, reporting, and management.
- MC-TV: Studio. The Miles College cable TV access program is a news magazine staffed by student on-air talent in both pre- and post-production roles.
- Miles College Association of Black Journalists. Join this affiliate student chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists to be connected to scholarships, internships, mentorship programs and more. You’ll network with professional journalists, help organize educational programs, and work on community service projects.
Special Opportunities
Honor Societies and Academic Recognition
High-achieving students are eligible to join Lambda Pi Eta, the official honor society of the National Communications Association. Members have access to professional development and networking opportunities, organize academic events, and discuss new ideas in the field.
Course Highlight
MC-TV: Studio Lab
This course offers you a hands-on opportunity to produce and broadcast content for MC-TV, Miles College’s student-run cable television news magazine. Gain real-world experience as a reporter, producer, anchor, editor, or technical director. What sets this course apart is its integration of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. From AI-assisted editing to automated transcription and data-driven news visualization, you’ll explore how technology enhances storytelling while preserving authenticity and ethics in communication.
Careers in Communications
Communications graduates pursue careers in variety of roles that include:
• Public information
• Social media management
• Digital content management
• Web management and web development
• Graphic design, multimedia animation, artistic design, and art directing
• Special events coordination
• News reporting and freelance writing
• News production
• Videography
For More Information
JeLisa Tanniehill, Program Coordinator
205-929-1743
jtanniehill@miles.edu