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Content Creation Program


The Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation program at St. Bonaventure prepares students to thrive in today鈥檚 digital-first communication world. You鈥檒l learn to craft compelling stories, manage online communities, and produce multimedia content that informs, entertains and inspires.

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The Content Creation major joins seven other Jandoli School of Communication majors, which are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.



Students create content.

Why Study Content Creation at St. Bonaventure?


Hands-on learning from day one.
Work with campus media outlets, student-run agencies and real clients to build a professional portfolio before graduation.

400 hours of internships.
Gain significant industry experience through 400 hours of required internships in roles such as content creator, social media coordinator, or digital marketing intern.

Faculty who know the industry.

Learn from professors with professional experience in journalism, marketing, public relations and multimedia production. You鈥檒l be mentored by experts dedicated to helping you grow as a creator and communicator.

Modern tools for digital storytelling.

Produce and edit your work using the Jandoli School鈥檚 state-of-the-art studios, video labs and creative collaboration spaces.
 
Bona alumni as your magnetic force forward.
St. Bonaventure alumni include Pulitzer Prize winners and Emmy, Sports Emmy, duPont-Columbia, Edward R. Murrow, George Polk and Peabody award honorees, plus a National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame inductee, a three-time National Sportswriter of the Year and a three-time New York Sportswriter of the Year.


Internships equip you to meet a fast-evolving marketplace.


The creator economy is surging: full-time digital creator jobs in the U.S. soared from approximately 200,000 in 2020 to 1.5 million in 2024 鈥 a 7.5 脳 increase 鈥 according to a recent report by the . 

As content creation and visual storytelling become central across industries, this program positions you directly for that growth.

In our BA in Content Creation, you will complete 400 hours of internship experience 鈥 a requirement consistent across all majors in the Jandoli School. The school鈥檚 dedicated internship coordinator will guide you in securing meaningful placements both on campus and off. Meanwhile, you鈥檒l also gain hands-on opportunities through our many campus media outlets.



Program Information


Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation


  • Communication minor

      For non-majors, the minor in Communication provides a solid background in the fundamentals of effective communication.


    Learning objectives


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    天涯社区官网鈥檚 Jandoli School announces new major in Content Creation

    Dec 3, 2025, 11:01 by Thomas Missel
    锘縎t. Bonaventure University鈥檚 acclaimed Jandoli School of Communication has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a 44-credit major designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.


    St. Bonaventure University鈥檚 acclaimed Jandoli School of Communication has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a 44-credit major designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.

    Set to enroll its first students in fall 2026, the major draws on the Jandoli School鈥檚 longstanding strengths in multimedia storytelling, social media strategy, writing, design and digital marketing.

    The program鈥檚 curriculum 鈥 built largely from existing high-demand courses 鈥 combines foundational communication skills with advanced training in video production, graphic design, social media engagement, and analytics. Students will culminate their studies with a capstone course, Advanced Digital Content Creation, and a required 400-hour internship experience.

    鈥淭his program builds on the Jandoli School鈥檚 strong track record and meets the needs of students who seek to work specifically in content creation,鈥 said Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School. 鈥淭he major not only meets student interest, it positions them for success in a media world where strong digital communication skills are essential.鈥

    The Content Creation major responds to increasing workforce demand for graduates skilled in digital communication, social media management, online engagement strategy, and multimedia production. A market analysis shows strong employment and salary prospects in digital communication fields, with recent growth across related industries.

    Students in the program will complete 38 credits of required major courses and six credits of electives, for a total of 44 credits within the major.

    The new major aligns with the planned fall 2026 opening of the Jandoli School鈥檚 expanded and renovated facility, which will offer updated studios, collaborative learning spaces, and upgraded technology to support digital storytelling and production.

    鈥淭his is the perfect time to introduce a major like this that can draw on our new facility and equipment,鈥 Chimbel said.

    Designed with flexibility and future readiness in mind, the program will prepare students for careers as social media managers, content strategists, digital marketers, videographers, brand storytellers and other emerging communication roles.

    For more information about all the majors in the Jandoli School, visit www.sbu.edu/jandoli or contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@sbu.edu.

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    About the University: The nation鈥檚 first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure is a community committed to transforming the lives of its students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a commitment to academic excellence and lifelong civic engagement. Out of 167 regional universities in the North, St. Bonaventure was ranked #8 for value and #19 overall by U.S. News and World Report (2025).