Lasell College's School of Communication & the Arts
- Lasell's School of Communication & the Arts is home the award-winning student-run magazines Polished and Tarnished and newspaper the 1851 Chronicle
- 25% of shows on WLAS 102.9 FM Lasell College Radio are hosted by first-year students
- 100% of students complete at least 1 internship
- 96% of Lasell alumni are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation
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Student Involvement
The School of Communication & the Arts provides students the opportunity to gain first-hand industry experiences from their start at Lasell. Students are prepared for dynamic and creative careers with Lasell's award-winning student publications such as Polished, Tarnished, and the 1851 Chronicle, networking events like COMDay, student clubs and organizations, campus studios like WLAS 102.9 FM Lasell College Radio, college-sponsored immersive trips like the Washington D.C. Immersion Trip, professional internships, and more.|
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Career & Internship Opportunities
The School of Communication & the Arts provides professional experiences to prepare students to be career-ready. 100% of students within the School of Communication & the Arts complete at least 1 professional internship, ranking Lasell by the U.S. News & World Report as 1 of 6 schools nationwide where 100% students participate in an internship. 96% of Lasell alumni were employed or in graduate school within 6 months after graduation. Students within the School of Communication & the Arts have worked with:
- Clear Channel
- iHeartMedia, Inc.
- Boston Globe
- Boston Herald
- GateHouse Media
- NESN
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Dana Farber Hospital
- CBS Radio/98.5 The Sports Hub
- Dunkin Brands, Inc.
School of Communications & the Arts Faculty
Lasell's distinguished faculty supports the success of students by linking academic expertise with professional experience in all aspects of communications and journalism, graphic design, and art. The School of Communications & the Arts' faculty Image component Image component Image component members are experienced in print, online, and broadcast journalism, digital storytelling, fine art, and graphic design.
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Aaron Toffler, J.D.
Associate Dean, School of Communication & the Arts
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School of Communication & the Arts
100% of students complete at least 1 professional internship
96% of Lasell graduates were employed or in graduate school 6 months after graduation.
93% participate in credit bearing service learning
25% have a College-sponsored international learning experience.
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Students are prepared to work in the exciting and changing marketing communications field.
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Students write about and critique various aspects of the entertainment industry, including movies, television, gaming, and more.
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Students develop professional skills and a personal aesthetic that form a foundation for a successful design career.
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Students prepare for jobs as news reporters and editors, magazine writers and social media managers.
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Students develop a variety of communications skills to produce PR related materials and become effective communicators during a crisis.
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The concentration prepares students for both on-air and behind-the scenes careers in radio and video production.
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Students are introduced to dynamic and diverse communication career opportunities in the sports industry.
Graduate & Professional Studies
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MS in Communication Health Communication
The Health Communication concentration prepares students for all aspects of communication in the healthcare field.
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MS in Communication Integrated Marketing Communication
Students are prepared with a solid understanding of all aspects of a successful marketing and communications campaign.
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MS in Communication Public Relations
Students are prepared to work with stakeholders and the media to effectively communicate a brand.
At A Glance
