Communication and Media Studies program

The communication program at Fisher is dedicated to providing students personalized attention and the highest level of instruction. Our courses are constantly being updated to help students acquire the writing, speaking, critical-thinking, video shooting/editing and creative problem-solving skills needed to become meaningful communicators. 

What makes Fisher's program special?

We're the small school in a big city. You'll know your classmates by first name and your professors will know you. You won't find 300-seat lecture halls or graduate students teaching classes here. Our "largest" classroom seats 30 and all teaching is done by full-time faculty and part-time instructors with experience in their field. That means the instructor teaching you media writing or advanced reporting, knows what their talking about and are eager to share their expertise. 

We're not so small, however, when it comes to career preparation. Attending school in Boston gives you access to hundreds of internship opportunities, many of which are within walking distance of our campus or easily accessible via public transportation. Students are required to complete one internship, but you'll have the opportunity to complete two or if you wish pursue a full-time semester long internship. Additionally, our Leadership Society and Marketing-Communication clubs offer on-site experience and the opportunity to flex your leadership and event-planning skills.

Small can be comforting. Big can be exciting. And since we're both...that's what makes Fisher's Communication and Media Studies program so special.

First Year  Credit Hours
CM100Introduction to Human Communications 
 3CM101Introduction to Mass Communications
 3CS101Computer Concepts and Applications 3EN101English I 3EN102English II 3IS105Common Experience* 
 3MA117Finite Math
 3PS101
Introduction to Psychology
 3
Free Elective 3
Humanities Elective 3
Total Credits 30Second Year  Credit Hours
CM105Public Speaking
 3CM203Media Writing 3EN201Intermediate Writing 3MA121Basic Statistics 3
Program Elective (2)¥ 6
Humanities Elective 3
Science Elective 3/4
Free Elective (2)
 6
Total Credits30/31Third Year  Credit Hours
CM300Communication Theory 3CM400Media Criticism 3IS210Professional Development for Internship* 1
Program Elective (2)¥ 6
Humanities Elective 3
Social Sciences Elective 3
Free Elective (4)
 12
Total Credits 30/31Fourth Year  Credit Hours
CM450Senior Seminar 3CM460Internship 3
Program Elective¥
 3
English Elective3
Global Awareness Elective† 3
Humanities Elective 3
Social Sciences Elective 3
Free Elective (3)
 9
Total Credits 30

A completed application form. We recommend that international students apply via the International Student Online Application.

A $50 application fee.

An official transcript sent directly from your secondary school. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable. Transcripts must be translated into English. If you are not able to provide an official, translated transcript, we recommend that you utilize the services of the Center for Educational Documentation (opens in new window), to provide Fisher College with appropriate documentation.

Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent. Fisher accepts a variety of other language examinations, such as:

Paper-based TOEFL (PbT)

Computer-based TOEFL (CbT)

Internet-based TOEFL (IbT)

IELTS exam

Cambridge PET exam

The STEP Eiken exam (Japan)

The ESPT exam (Korea)

iTEP Academics: The International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) with a minimum score of Level 5 or higher. TheiTEP score is valid for two years.

The minimum TOEFL score required for direct acceptance is 61iBT. Students with lower scores may be conditionally accepted to Fisher, or be required to attend language development courses. Students take college-level courses at the discretion of their Academic Advisor. (The school code for Fisher College is 3391.)

A notarized, current bank statement verifying that the student has a minimum of $49,000.00 U.S. Dollars in a cash account available for his or her use. If the bank account is not in the student's name, then a notarized letter of support should accompany the notarized bank statement from the holder of the account. Most consulates around the world require the applicant to prove that he or she is able to pay for his or her entire program of study.

Official college transcripts. If you intend to transfer from another college/university, you will need to forward official transcripts from that college as well as written course descriptions.

Transfer Release Form. International students transferring their I-20 from another college or language school must submit a transfer release form and a copy of their I-20 from the last college attended. All transfer students must be in good academic standing, must owe no money to their previous college, and must not have any judicial or criminal complaints against them.

The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request additional information to determine admissions eligibility.

If you would like to inquire about specific accommodations upon enrollment, please contact the Student Accessibility Services.