Emerson College

Overview

Emerson College is a private nonprofit institution, founded in 1880, specializing in communication, the performing arts, and liberal arts. With campuses in Boston, Massachusetts; Los Angeles, California; and the Netherlands, it serves a diverse student body and emphasizes hands-on programs that encourage innovation in human communication, media, and culture.

The college has a rich legacy of educational innovation, offering unique programs such as the first collegiate children's theater and early journalism courses. Its curriculum blends liberal arts with communication fundamentals and experiential learning, including internships and collaborations with local fine arts organizations. Notable offerings feature media, performing arts, journalism, and the Emerson Prison Initiative, which supports access to education for incarcerated individuals. The college's facilities span historic theaters in Boston and a modern campus in Hollywood, creating a vibrant and immersive learning environment.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 617-824-8500
• Website: emerson.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/emerson-college

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Theatre design technology
• Business of creative enterprises
• Film, TV, digital media arts
• Marketing communication
• Communication disorders
• Musical theatre
• Civic media
• Liberal arts
• Film television
• Communication studies
• Creative writing
• Sports communication
• Comedic arts
• Writing
• Media studies
• Literature publishing
• Screenwriting
• Production
• Theatre
• Journalism
• Performing arts
• Communication management
• Media arts production
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Political communication
• Media labs
• Community outreach
• Digital storytelling
• Interdisciplinary programs
• Arts and media education
• Media and civic engagement
• Media and cultural diplomacy
• Theater and production facilities
• Education
• Media and cultural studies
• Media and society
• Media arts technology
• Media literacy for marginalized groups
• Media arts and film
• Boston campus
• Student-run publications
• Industry partnerships
• Access to education for incarcerated
• Arts and communication
• Arts and community empowerment
• Nonprofit higher education
• Public relations
• Film studies
• Accessibility and social justice
• Media and digital innovation
• Leadership development
• Media literacy
• Media and arts therapy
• Communication programs
• Arts and communication industry
• Arts festivals
• Arts and social justice
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Media technology
• Media production
• Cultural engagement
• Digital media
• Media research
• Broadcasting
• Digital marketing
• Media and social advocacy
• Global campuses
• Cultural programs
• Media and youth engagement
• Media and diversity
• Prison higher education
• Diversity initiatives
• Public speaking and oratory
• Advertising
• Media advocacy
• Arts in social justice
• Theater venues
• Creative arts education
• Technology services
• Professional training programs
• International programs
• Media research centers
• Media and human rights
• Alumni success
• Student engagement
• Hands-on learning
• Media technology labs
• Student organizations
• Arts and communication for social change
• Community arts programs
• Media activism
• Creative collaboration
• Media industry connections
• Theater productions
• Film studios
• Media scholarship
• Media education
• Diversity and inclusion
• Media production facilities
• Media and global citizenship
• Independent college
• Arts entrepreneurship
• Cultural revitalization
• Media internships
• Arts-focused curriculum
• Media events
• Colleges, universities, and professional schools
• Public speaking training
• Intercultural communication
• Media innovation
• Arts-based social impact
• Media and public policy
• Media and community development
• Theater arts
• Media and communication industries
• Media careers
• Theater performances
• Higher education
• Communication
• Arts education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Boston college
• International collaboration
• Media arts
• Theater programs
• Social justice
• Diversity
• Global citizenship
• Internship opportunities
• Public diplomacy
• Civic engagement
• Literary journal
• Film education
• Arts and culture
• Educational accessibility
• Media relations
• Creative enterprises
• Equity in education
• College admissions
• Community impact
• Online courses
• Professional studies
• Interactive learning
• Study abroad
• Cultural experiences
• Academic programs
• Media polling
• Autism research
• Student support
• Internship programs
• Art exhibits
• Academic excellence
• Collaboration
• Creative force
• Licensed professionals
• Research initiatives
• Cultural immersion
• Arts innovation
• B2C
• Non-profit
• News
• Media
• Broadcast media
• Marketing & advertising
• Education management
• Public relations & communications
• Nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• Adobe Marketing Cloud
• Amazon SES
• Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
• CAT
• Canvas by Instructure
• Crestron
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Drupal
• Ellucian Banner Finance
• Emma
• Excel4Apps
• Extend
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Git
• Gmail
• Google
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Drive
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Sheets
• Google Tag Manager
• Gravity Forms
• HeapAnalytics
• Heroku
• Intercom
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Mixpanel
• Mobile Friendly
• Multilingual
• New Relic
• Nginx
• OneTrust
• Optimizely
• Oracle Analytics Cloud
• Oracle Linux
• Panopto
• Pantheon
• Pingdom
• Postpresso
• React Redux
• Ruby On Rails
• Salesforce
• Salesforce CRM
• Segment.io
• SnapLogic Anaplan Services
• Snowflake
• SoundCloud
• SparkPost
• Sprint
• StackAdapt
• Stripe
• Varnish
• Vertex AI
• Vimeo
• VueJS
• WordPress.org
• Wordpress VIP
• Workday
• YouTube
• Zendesk
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• ArtsEmerson
• EmChan (Emerson Channel)
• Emerson College Student Government Association
• Musical Theatre Society of Emerson College
• Emerson College Polling
• Emerson College Women's Basketball