Content Creation Program

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

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.

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’ll 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’s 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 — a 7.5 × increase — according to a recent report by the Interactive Advertising Bureau and Harvard Business School.

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 — a requirement consistent across all majors in the Jandoli School. The school’s dedicated internship coordinator will guide you in securing meaningful placements both on campus and off. Meanwhile, you’ll also gain hands-on opportunities through our many campus media outlets.

Learn more about Jandoli School internship requirements.
Learn about opportunities with campus media.

Program Information

Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation

Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation

Required Courses 38 credits
Major Electives 6 credits
TOTAL in the major: 44 credits

Out of Major Requirements:
Foreign Language* 3 credits

Gen. Ed. Requirements 37 credits

General Electives 36 credits
TOTAL: 120 credits

*The foreign language must be at the 202 level and may be modern or classical (Latin). Students not prepared to begin at this level will need to take additional courses. Those additional courses will count as general electives.

**The Jandoli School of Communication requires MATH 107 or MATH 135 to satisfy the University’s Quantitative Literacy General Education Requirement.

NOTE: Students must complete internship requirements totaling 400 hours either on- or off-campus under the guidance of the Jandoli School internship coordinator. Transfer students must complete 100 hours for each year they are on campus.

Required major courses
JMC-101 COMMUNICATION TODAY
JMC-110 PROFESSIONAL WRITING I
JMC-111 PROFESSIONAL WRITING II
SC-220 DIGITAL CONTENT & ENGAGEMENT
JMC-245 VIDEO STORYTELLING
JMC-251 INTRO TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
JMC-261 PHOTO STORYTELLING
JMC-300 MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS
SC-303 DIGITAL MARKETING
SC-304 SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT
JMC-400 ETHICS, EQUITY AND EMPATHY IN PRACTICE
SC-470 ADVANCED DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION
JMC-499 COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE (2 credits)
38 credits

Video Courses
Choose two from the following:
JMC-340 BROADCAST REPORTING
JMC-343 FIELD PRODUCTION
JMC-344 STUDIO PRODUCTION
JMC-345 ON-AIR ANNOUNCING
JMC-348 MOBILE JOURNALISM
JMC-442 POST PRODUCTION
JMC-445 DOCUMENTARY
6 credits

Communication minor

Requirements for a Communication minor

Learning objectives

About the Jandoli School

St. Bonaventure graduates recognized for academic excellence in the 2020-2021 academic year

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Graduates of programs in the five schools at St. Bonaventure University were recognized for excellence during the 2020-2021 academic year.

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., May 16, 2021 — The following students were recognized for academic excellence in events leading up to Saturday’s Commencement ceremonies at St. Bonaventure University.

The Ideal Bonaventure Students

Winners: Alison Garlock, East Aurora, N.Y., and Puja Sasankan, Williamsville, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Anna R. Hu, Latrobe, Pa., and Victoria Viola Wangler, Honeoye Falls, N.Y.

General Excellence in the Arts Curriculum

Winner: Grace K. Ferris, Lansing, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Daniel Bakowski, East Aurora, N.Y.

General Excellence in the Science Curriculum

Co-Winners: Anna R. Hu, Greensburg, Pa., and Audrey N. Bui, San Jose, Calif.

General Excellence in the Business Curriculum

Winner: Rhett K. Sullivan, Dansville, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Chelsea D. Wright, Spencerport, N.Y.

General Excellence in the Education Curriculum

Winner: Adele M. Caputo, Manlius, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Amanda K. Deconinck, Rochester, N.Y.

General Excellence in the Communication Curriculum

Winner: Keara M. Donnelly, Old Bethpage, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Mikayla M. Hyman, Lancaster, N.Y.

General Excellence in the Health Professions Curriculum

Winner: Abby L. Borkowski, Tonawanda, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Margaret A. Cole, Athens, Pa.

General Excellence Award for a Transfer Student

Winner: LaDonna M. Freundschuh, Great Valley, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Dianne Pfeiffer, Olean, N.Y.

The John J. McNamee Award for General Excellence in the Elementary Education Curriculum

Winner: Brooke A. Thomas, Grand Island, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Amanda K. Deconinck, Rochester, N.Y.

The John J. McNamee Award for General Excellence in the Physical Education Curriculum

Winner: Mia T. Cote, Glens Falls, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Eric Senior, Angola, N.Y.

The Al Nothem Student Teaching Award in Elementary Education

Winner: LaDonna M. Freundschuh, Great Valley, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Alexandra R. Siebert, Campbell, N.Y.

The Al Nothem Student Teaching Award in Physical Education

Winner: Jennifer Landlow, Franklinville, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Mia T. Cote, Glens Falls, N.Y.

The Al Nothem Student Teaching Award in Adolescence Education

Winner: Mason W. Kelley, Fillmore, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Brionna Howard, Franklinville, N.Y.

The Overall Excellence in Sport Studies Award

Winner: Julianna M. Misenheimer, East Aurora, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Caleigh G. Swanson, Jamestown, N.Y.

The Sister Margaret Flynn, O.S.F. Award

Winner: LaDonna M. Freundschuh, Great Valley, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Hadley D. Ferris, Bolivar, N.Y.

The Senior Theology Award

Winner: Kurt D. Martone, Horseheads, N.Y.

The Boyd Litzinger Award for Excellence in the English Curriculum

Winner: Victoria V. Wangler, Honeoye Falls, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: John P. Conlon, Cortland, N.Y., and Anahiz Rivera, Brockton, Mass.

The International Studies Award

Winner: Grace K. Ferris, Lansing, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Daniel Bakowski, East Aurora, N.Y.

The Sister Mary Anthony Brown Philosophy Award

Winner: Grace J. Wroblewski, Olean, N.Y.

The S. C. Cornelio Award

Winner: Daniel Bakowski, East Aurora, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Landon J. Allison, Midland, Pa.

The John M. Orland Philosophy Pre-Law Award

Winner: Hannah Z. Merges, Delmar, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Grace J. Wroblewski, Olean, N.Y.

The Malcolm V.T. Wallace Award for Latin

Winner: Anahiz Rivera, Brockton, Mass.

The Father Roderick Wheeler Award

Winner: Brionna Howard, Franklinville, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Jackson D. West, Springwater, N.Y.

The Military Science Award

Winner: John I. Duffy, Lyons, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Zachary O. Stryffeler, Franklin, Pa.

The Instrumental Music Award

Winner: Lauren S. Barry, Fayetteville, N.Y.

The Choral Music Award

Winner: Quinn O’Rourke, Ellicottville, N.Y.

The Theater Award

Winner: Emily R. Weber, Lancaster, N.Y.

The Visual Arts Award

Winner: Caitlin A. Rooney, Duxbury, Mass.

The Biology Award

Winner: Anna R. Hu, Greensburg, Pa.

Honorable Mention: Paul B. Boyd, St. Bonaventure, N.Y.

The John L. and Leone E. Worden Memorial Award

Winner: Anna R. Hu, Greensburg, Pa.

The Mathematics Award

Winner: Hannah M. Schifley, Allegany, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Alison M. Garlock, East Aurora, N.Y.

The Computer Science Achievement Award

Winner: Connor W. Meyers, Olean, N.Y.

The Computer Science Service Award

Winner: Katarina N. Jones, Toms River, N.J.

The Cybersecurity Service Award

Winner: Adam Irwin, Warren, Pa.

The Cybersecurity Achievement Award

Winner: William E. Odom, Allegany, N.Y.

The Latin Award

Winner: Iris L. Archer, Marlton, N.J.

Sigma Pi Sigma Award

Winner: Richard M. Lesieur, Oxford, Mass.

Modern Language Award in Spanish

Winner: Adele M. Caputo, Manlius, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Gabriella M. Savarino, Clarence Center, N.Y.

Sigma Delta Pi Award – Spanish Honor Society

Winner: Elizabeth A. Somelofske, Hackettstown, N.J.

The Carl Wagner Psychology Honors Award

Winner: Caitlin M. Miller, Rome, N.Y.

The Alpha Gamma Psi Award

Winner: Kyler K. Mangulis, Middle Grove, N.Y.

The Political Science Award

Winner: Grace K. Ferris, Lansing, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Daniel Bakowski, East Aurora, N.Y.

The Thomas A. Augustine Criminology Award

Winner: Olivia K. Boyd, Carlisle, Pa.

The Thomas A. Augustine Sociology Award

Winner: Fiona G. Nelson, Rochester, N.Y.

Margaret T. Bryner HEOP Award

Winner: Priscilla V. Contreras, Bronx, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Clinton O. Afful, Bronx, N.Y.

The Dr. Pierre Bretey Award

Winner: Rhett K. Sullivan, Dansville, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Sophia Ferlenda, Syracuse, N.Y.

John G. Watson Award for Business Leadership

Winner: Chandler J. Poczciwinski, Orchard Park, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Matthew D. Majeski, Lancaster, N.Y.

The S. John Guson Award

Winner: Talia H. Maloney, Valley Stream, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Grace E. Seeley, Big Flats, N.Y.

The Accounting Excellence Award

Winner: Chandler J. Poczciwinski, Orchard Park, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Lia K. Rohr, Rochester, N.Y.

The New York State Society of CPAs Senior Award of Honor

Winner: Chelsea D. Wright, Spencerport, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Drake T. Satter, Marietta, N.Y.

The Outstanding Transfer Student in Accounting

Winner: Victoria F. Certo, Olean, N.Y.

The Y. S. Pandit Award

Winner: Shea M. Currey, Clermont, Fla.

Honorable Mention: Liam N. Murphy, Oradell, N.J.

The Austin Finan Award in Finance

Winner: Maciej Danilewski, St. Bonaventure, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Bayly Gobien, Hinsdale, N.Y.

The Dr. John H. Burns Award for Excellence in Finance

Winner: Grace E. Seeley, Big Flats, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Keri Smith, Addison, N.Y.

The Award for Overall Excellence in Marketing

Winner: Evan A. Titus, Redding, Conn.

Honorable Mention: Riley A. Dambaugh, Rochester, N.Y.

The Award for Overall Excellence in Management

Winner: Anna M. Giglio, Gowanda, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Jessica A. Munson, Olean, N.Y.

The Father Cornelius Welch Award for Achievement in Photography

Winner: Ashley P. Gallagher, High Bridge, N.J.

Honorable Mention: Haley A. Sousa, San Jose, Calif.

The Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise Award

Winner: Cameryn A. Jones-Dutchess, Buffalo, N.Y.

The Mosser Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Strategic Communication Curriculum

Winner: Haley A. Sousa, San Jose, Calif.

Honorable Mention: Tyler G. Carro, Long Valley, N.J.

The Koop Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Broadcast Curriculum

Winner: Thomas R. Valentine, Chittenango, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Mikayla M. Hyman, Lancaster, N.Y.

The Jandoli Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Journalism Curriculum

Winner: Sean P. Mickey, Brockport, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Michael F. Hogan, Grafton, Wis.

The Mark Hellinger Award

Winner: Michael F. Hogan, Grafton, Wis.

Honorable Mention: Jeffrey J. Uveino, Perry, N.Y.

The Paul Wieland Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Sports Media Curriculum

Winner: Thomas R. Valentine, Chittenango, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Michael F. Hogan, Grafton, Wis.

The Tapestry Diversity Award

Winner: Hannah E. Legacy, Friendship, N.Y.

The Excellence in Public Health Award

Winner: Erin C. Keller, Charlottesville, Va.

Honorable Mention: Brandon J. Bailey, Wellsville, N.Y.

The Excellence in Health Science Award

Winner: Alyssa L. Shelander, Eldred, Pa.

Honorable Mention: Alexandra H. Thompson, West Chester, Pa.

The Eleanor and Joseph English Graduate Award in Education

Winner: Maya C. Booman-Amico, Alfred Station, N.Y.

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Excellence in the Graduate Literacy Curriculum

Winner: Olivia R. Giammusso, Clarence, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Abigail M. Easton, Angola, N.Y.

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Excellence in the Graduate Inclusive Special Education Curriculum

Winner: Maya C. Booman-Amico, Alfred Station, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Logan J. Abplanalp, Webster, N.Y.

The J. Francis O’Malley Award

Winner: Elizabeth A. Somelofske, Hackettstown, N.J.

Honorable Mention: Jackson D. West, Springwater, N.Y.

The Al Nothem Student Teaching Award in Adolescence Education

Winner: Alexis M. Lombardo, Friendship, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: Chris Chapman, Olean, N.Y.

The New York State Society of CPAs Graduate Award of Honor

Winner: Dane M. Stropko, Sayre, Pa.

Honorable Mention: Taylore M. Lunger, Nottingham, Pa.

The Fra. Luca Pacioli Award for Excellence in Accounting in the Five-Year Program

Winner: William F. Delaney, Summit, N.J.

Honorable Mention: Rebekah L. Liszewski, North Syracuse, N.Y.

The Eugene F. Kirk Memorial Award for an Outstanding Finance Student in the MBA Program

Winner: Dane M. Stropko, Sayre, Pa.

Honorable Mention: Jaret Williamson, Olmsted Township, Ohio

The Master of Business Administration General Excellence Award

Winner: Connor P. Nolan, Scio, N.Y.

Honorable Mention: William F. Delaney, Summit, N.J.

The Master of Business Administration General Excellence Award for the Online Program

Winner: Steven M. Desmond, Northborough, Mass.

Honorable Mention: Alexandra Dybala, Hamburg, N.Y.

The Deborah A. Henretta Award for Outstanding Achievement in Integrated Marketing Communications

Winner: Ashley J. Tatem, St. George’s, Bermuda

Honorable Mention: Christian Gaddis, Hamburg, N.Y., and Alexander V. Morales, Kansas City, Kan.

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