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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Communication Department

Media Production and Criticism

Suggested Electives

Possible Future Careers

Journalist
Videographer/cinematographer
Editor/filmmaker
TV/Radio anchor
Film and media producer/writer
PR professional

Possible Double Major/Minor Combinations

English
Art
Business
Recording arts
Theatre
Computer science

Preparation for Graduate School

Master’s and/or Ph.D. in communication
MFA in film/audio/media production
Master’s and/or Ph.D. in digital communication

Department Alum as Working Professionals

Baseball broadcaster – New York Yankees (YES Network)
Television producer – WZZM Grand Rapids
Television producer – WLNS Lansing
Website coordinator – White House Office of Media Affairs
Television anchor – Grand Junction, Colorado
Executive editor – Zondervan Publishing
Freelance writer and editor – Innovative Written Solutions

Hope CollegeCommunication Department

Martha Miller Center257 Columbia AvenueRoom 107Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7595

communication@hope.edu