Academic college: The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities. This four-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in Communications offers concentrations in Graphic Design, Media Arts, and Journalism, allowing for specialization within the broader field. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience, with students recently interning at prominent organizations such as Boston Herald, Harvard Medical School, Lesley College, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the Boston Ballet.

Career options vary depending on the chosen concentration but can include roles in graphic design studios, media production companies (film, TV, digital), journalism outlets (print, online, broadcast), public relations firms, marketing agencies, content creation, and potentially in communications roles within healthcare, education, and the arts.

Simmons University is based in Boston, consistently ranked as a top student city in the USA, offering a vibrant cultural and professional environment. At the undergraduate level, Simmons is a women-centered institution, fostering a supportive and empowering community. A key feature of the Simmons experience is the requirement for all students to gain practical, career-related experience through an internship, clinical placement, research project, or independent study.