A degree in English & Communications will prepare you for a career in many diverse areas. You'll have the knowledge and skills to succeed in publishing, public relations, broadcasting, journalism, education, business, and more.

The undergraduate day communications program offers a choice of two concentrations: each track is designed to develop skills and experience in the areas that interest you most. The field of communications is creative, fast-paced, and constantly changing. With the explosion of countless television and radio stations, as well as new media available on the web, there are many opportunities in the field.

Rivier's undergraduate evening communications program provides the necessary skills to enter or advance within the competitive communications industry. You'll be prepared for a career in a variety of organizations, including marketing and advertising agencies, public relations firms, newspapers, magazines, publishing companies, nonprofits, radio and television stations, and more. Choose from a bachelor's degree and three certificates in design, professional communications, and professional writing.

The undergraduate English program offers students the opportunity to study literature, creative writing, and English education in preparation for a career as a middle or high school English teacher.

The English program's offerings in literature and creative writing encourage students to discover the wonder of literature and increase their ability to read and write with understanding and depth.

Our graduate programs are distinctive for their breadth of course offerings and for the highly-qualified faculty who teach them. Students may choose the M.A. in writing and literature or the M.A.T. in English. Regardless of the path you intend to pursue, Rivier's graduate programs provide the writing and critical thinking skills essential to a wide range of careers in education, marketing, law, business, and more. Faculty members serve as vital resources, guiding students as they explore personal and professional advancement opportunities made possible through the program.

Students who have earned master's degrees in English from Rivier have completed Ph.D.s or found careers in such fields as:

• teaching at middle, secondary, college, and university levels
• publishing and editing
• journalism and freelance writing
• script writing
• public relations
• media and information technologies

Rivier Advantages

• The College is home to the local community television station, WYCN tv13 Nashua, which offers internships and provides many opportunities for students to take part in a broadcast operation.
  
• You will gain confidence and build skills through real-world assignments. English & Communications students have completed work for BAE Systems, the Lowell Sun, Nashua Telegraph, area theaters, the United Way, and other non-profit organizations.
  
• Rivier offers a 20-station communications lab equipped with the most recent design and illustration software, allowing you to build a portfolio and gain solid experience creating brochures, advertisements, and flyers.