Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
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Completed application
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Official transcripts
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Letter of recommendation
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Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
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Essay (optional)
Facilities & Technology
Marywood Podcast Studio
Located in Marywood University’s Learning Commons, the podcasting studio allows students to create audio/visual podcasts using state-of-the-art equipment. Podcasts are shared digitally and sometimes broadcast on our campus radio station, 91.7 VMFM.
Digital Influencing Suite - Coming Soon!
The relocation of our radio station to the first floor of the Learning Common in Fall 2025 is making way for our brand new Digital Influencing Suite, slated for launch in Fall 2026. Located right next to our podcast studio on the terrace level of the Learning Commons, our Digital Influencing Suite will be equipped with a small studio set for 1:1 video and audio interviews; a portable green screen and lighting; and an iMac work station for all your social media content creation needs.
Podcast Studio
The Podcast Studio within the Multimedia Communication Department is a dedicated, professional space designed to support high-quality audio production, storytelling, and digital content creation. Equipped with industry-standard microphones, soundproofing, mixing consoles, and editing software, the studio provides students with hands-on experience in podcasting, voice recording, and audio post-production. It serves as both a learning environment and a creative hub where students can develop technical skills, experiment with narrative formats, and produce content for academic, personal, or public audiences. The studio also encourages collaboration across disciplines, fostering innovation in media communication while preparing students for careers in broadcasting, journalism, and digital media production.
TV-Marywood
The TV Studio supports education and co-curricular activities in TV and film production. The TV Studio and in-field equipment also support TV-Marywood, Marywood's student-run television station, which is part of the Center for Multimedia Communication on the ground floor of the Learning Commons. TV-Marywood is distributed by Comcast and Facebook; department programming reaches 100,000+ households.
At the center of the TV production facility is a TriCaster8000 Switcher. It is supported by High Definition studio and field cameras and digital audio software. The space doubles as a classroom, where all studio production courses take place.
Students work as on-air talent and reporters and also assume other management and production positions. First-year students start working at TV-Marywood from Day One.
Center for Multimedia Communication
Located in the Learning Commons, the Center for Multimedia Communication provides media tools necessary to publish an online newspaper; direct, product, shoot, or edit video and audio programming; create and publish a PR newsletter; work as on-air television or radio talent; create virtual sets; produce short films; manage social media accounts; broadcast live sporting events; and much more. Marywood's Multimedia Communication students start getting valuable experience from Day One, learning how to become versatile, ethical, and in-demand communicators.
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons changes minds about what a library is, how it works, and what it's supposed to do. By seamlessly navigating the ever-changing learning landscape, The Learning Commons in effect removes previous barriers to knowledge creation. Since it is far more than a repository for information, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Dr. Lindsey L Wotanis
Director of the School of Communication | Associate Professor
James Donnelly
Assistant Coordinator of Broadcast Operations (10 Mnth)
Alicia Grega
Lecturer | Lecturer
Sarah A Hall
Lecturer
Christina S Hitchcock
Lecturer
Adam J Marco
Lecturer
William N Murphy
Assistant Professor of Practice
Sujata Nair-Mulloth
Lecturer
Mandy Leigh Pennington
Lecturer
Kimberly Anne Petro
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum (120 Total Credits)
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Course Numbers
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Course Names
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Credit Hours
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Required for ALL MultiComm Students
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33 Credits Total
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COMM 103
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Studio Production
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3
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COMM 104
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Field Production and Editing
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3
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COMM 105
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Audio Production
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3
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COMM 120
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Introduction to Media Writing
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3
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COMM 200
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Media, Culture, and Society
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3
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COMM 215
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Media Performance
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3
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COMM 315
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Visual Communication
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3
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COMM 336
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TV News Production
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3
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COMM 415
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Communication Ethics and Law
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3
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ENGL 440
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Creating Digital Content
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3
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COMM 490
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Multimedia Communication Capstone
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3
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Practicum
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6 Credits Total
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COMM
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170A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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171A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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270A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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271A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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370A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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371A, B, or C
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1
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Digital Influencing Required Courses
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15 Credits Total
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COMM 344
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Writing for Social Media
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3
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COMM 420
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Digital Stories
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3
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COMM 443
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Digital Analytics & Measurement
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3
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COMM elective OR
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Digital Design
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3
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COMM elective OR PSYC 410
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Social Psychology
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3
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students are prepared for careers in the rapidly expanding social media field, which includes digital content curation and production, digital marketing, and digital influencing. Students will learn multiple facets of content creation, from video production and editing, and writing for social media, to how to persuade audiences, and how to track and measure the reach of their messages. Students also are equipped to work in PR and marketing divisions in a variety of industries as well as to be self-employed. Students practice leadership skills, media performance and content creation at student-managed radio and television stations, an online news source, and film production club.
Student Resources
Multimedia Communication Laptop Policy
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Component
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Windows recommended
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Mac recommended
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Operating system
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Windows 11, 64-bit
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Current supported macOS
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Processor
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Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9, current generation
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Apple M4, or newer; Pro-level chip preferred
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Memory
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32 GB RAM
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24–32 GB unified memory preferred; 32 GB ideal
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Storage
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1 TB SSD
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1 TB SSD
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Graphics
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NVIDIA RTX or comparable dedicated GPU with 6–8 GB VRAM or higher
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Apple Silicon GPU; Pro-level chip preferred for heavier video work
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Display
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14–16 inch display; high color accuracy preferred
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14–16 inch MacBook Pro preferred for heavier production work
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External storage
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1–2 TB external SSD for media projects
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1–2 TB external SSD for media projects
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Warranty
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3–4 year accidental damage/support plan recommended
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AppleCare+ recommended
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From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way.
