CMS graduates do everything! We’ve had students enroll at the top graduate programs in film, journalism and communications studies (as well as go on to graduate or professional school in fields such as law, medicine and business). We’ve had students who have gotten jobs at the networks, at community newspapers, at film studios and at Google, among other places. Students find that the combination of having taken a rigorous and rich liberal arts education, understanding media structures, having some practical internship experience, being trained as critical thinkers and having had a lot of practice writing, positions them very well, even in today’s uncertain economic times.
For a list of what our most recent graduates are doing, click here.
“The CMS minor was a great way to explore media and communications in a such a way that it brings together courses over a broad range of departments. It really provides a holistic view of media and its practice, rather than just technicalities or theory without context.”
-Karen Andres (A11)
“Tufts opens many doors to the world–the CMS department pushes you through them. If you want to learn how to apply what you've learned in a real world setting, then consider a CMS/Film minor.”
-Brianna Beehler (A11), English teaching assistant, Fulbright scholar living in India
“Media is an expression of yourself, the CMS staff at Tufts makes your expressions a reality.”
-Chris Bragel (A11), Filmmaker
“The CMS Program at Tufts helped shape who I have become both as a student and as a person. When I came to Tufts I didn't know what I wanted to major or minor in, but this minor helped me realize where my future aspirations lie, and I learned a lot about myself through a combination of the classes, internships, and the Senior Capstone Project that I took part in through the department.”
-Melissa Burke (A11), Tufts Experimental College Program Assistant
"CMS provided me with an incredible opportunity to experience the media business firsthand, but also learn about it from academics and professionals alike. The engaging courses explore countless topics and the CMS staff is proactive about helping students meet alumni, work in the field, and navigate the chaos that is the entertainment business."
–Rachel Charatan (A10), National Sales Coordinator at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
"The CMS department is an outlet for creativity. The students I have met through the department are some of the most inspired, involved and passionate people I’ve encountered at Tufts."
–Greta Cottington (A10)
“The world is changing. Media and technology is an integral part of the present and future, in everything from your personal life to your job and your education. The CMS program provides a framework for understanding the role of media in the world--it is relevant in every area of study.”
-Philip Dear (A11), Legal Analyst at Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
"CMS enabled me to do so many things that have impressed potential employers and friends. The program has access to such a variety of internships and guides students throughout their time interning to make sure they get the best out of it. I also am so proud of the two documentaries I’ve produced as a CMS minor – not many people can say they did that as an undergrad."
–Sara DeForest (A10), Communications Assistant, Robinson Lerer & Montgomery
“CMS provided me with wonderful opportunities to take interesting and unique classes in the field of media that I never would have thought to take otherwise. Along with these non-traditional classes, the program also offers great real-world connections with internship and networking opportunities that helped me feel very well connected as I prepared to graduate from Tufts University.”
–Sarah Driscoll (A09), Issue Associate, Environment America
"Through my courses in CMS, I learned to look at media with a strong, critical eye. The program’s core focus is on how society interacts with media—how media shapes the world we live in. Completing the minor was the most useful and worthwhile thing I have done at Tufts."
–Ally Gimbel (A10) Research Assistant, WNET
“The CMS experience is led by a dedicated staff you will feel comfortable working with at Tufts, and feel honored to keep in contact with after graduation.”
–Christopher Hazenbush (A09), Paralegal, Thomas & Solomon
"The CMS minor allowed me to supplement my regular course schedule with classes that were fun, interactive, and applicable to my future. My favorite classes that I took at Tufts were for my CMS minor, as they allowed me to study a specific area in a non-traditional format, which I really enjoyed. This minor truly enhanced my Tufts academic experience."
–Emily Johnson (A10), Online Researcher, Vistaprint
“I think at any academic institution it's easy to get lost amid all the goings-on-- professors are busy and have to guide hundreds of students a day. With the CMS department, however, I really felt like I got to know and be a part of the program. From classes to career services to speakers to my own senior project, I got to know the program well and I really do view it as integral to my Tufts experience.”
-Sarah Korones (A11), Psychology Today intern
“Everyone should absolutely participate in the CMS program! It is the most unique department that Tufts has and a great community to be a part of. Additionally, there is a lot of freedom and creativity in a student's design of their for-credit classes within the department, which gives the CMS minor an extremely inter-disciplinary feel. The CMS department is one of the best things I ever became involved with at Tufts!”
-Avery Matera (A11)
"The CMS Department provided the academic challenge and personal support I wanted at Tufts. CMS becomes part of your life, and the department shows an interest in everything the students do."
–Griffin Pepper (A10), Teach for America
“The CMS experience is special in that it affords students an opportunity to apply their education to the real world. Internships, senior projects, and seminars all give students a chance to speak with real world professionals and gain practical experience for life after college. “
-Irene Richardson (A11)
“My CMS experience allowed me to grow as an individual as I explored a field of study that was largely unfamiliar to me. Throughout my CMS studies I learned about interpersonal communication, reading and writing processes, the growing field of information sharing, and just how important communication and media studies are in today's world. In an ever-growing society that is filled with 24/7 information flow, my CMS minor helped me get a better grip on the basics of communications and how they are applied in every day life.”
-Amanda Roberts (A11), Suffolk Construction
“Pretty much everything that was significant in my Tufts experience was in some way connected to CMS. From my internship to finding funding for my senior project to advising me on my documentary, CMS has defined my Tufts experience.”
–Sara Sorcher (A09), Reporter, The National Journal
“The CMS minor allowed me flexibility to integrate a number of sprawling, seemingly disconnected passions and fuse them into one comprehensive experience. It’s a kind of tailor-made, personal study track that isn’t always available in more structured departments. The CMS project was the capstone of these experiences – I was able to pursue a path that was very personal in its significance, but I was also able to see the way it connected beyond me. That’s what CMS is about – understanding your own reach, as well as the impact of things around you. It’s been a hallmark of my Tufts experience.”
–Meredith Turits (A09), Assistant Online Editor, Glamour
