Maestría en Comunicación

The Master of Arts in Communication (MAC) program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of communication through hands-on experiences, small group analysis and applied coursework. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a small student-to-faculty ratio, the MAC program prepares students for careers and advancement in the vibrant field of communication.

Our courses are taught by full-time faculty members who blend class work and discussion with real-world application and field experiences, to create an optimal learning environment that teaches to the future of this dynamic industry. Students will apply communication theory to contemporary organizational and social issues, and they’ll explore ethical and legal issues related to communication across all media. If you want to study in an industry that is changing the way the world works, then check out Bellarmine’s Master of Arts in Communication!

The Master of Arts in Communication curriculum includes 21 hours of required courses with options for the remaining 9 hours to complete the 30-credit hour degree. Of the remaining 9 hours, students may choose 3 topics courses or a combination of topics courses, a thesis, an internship practicum or an independent study (upon approval of the Dean). Students may also apply for professional portfolio credit or transfer credit from other accredited universities.

The Department of Communication is the hub of student media and communication culture at Bellarmine University. Our courses blend class work with hands-on application and field experiences to teach students about new communication technologies as well as the many facets of human communication: interpersonal, intercultural, mediated, and group.

In addition to offering a rich and exciting curriculum inside the classroom, the Department of Communication is home to Bellarmine Radio, The Concord newspaper, The Lance yearbook, a media production suite, and a lively sports-broadcasting YouTube channel that covers BU athletics.

The Department of Communication also takes advantage of Louisville’s business, journalism, and communication landscape to bring in exciting guest speakers from across the industry. Our students enjoy many opportunities for active learning, whether in a Mac lab, a production suite, or on location at one of many top internship sites. If you want to study in an industry that never sleeps, then find your passion in Bellarmine’s Department of Communication!