Communications Media/Public Relations
Length: 2 years (4 semesters)
Award: Associate of Arts degree
Associate of Science/Career Option degree
Description: The Communication Media/Public Relations program provides students with a broad base of preparation for the communications industry. The program covers these parts of the industry:
Media Account Specialist
Media Artist
Media Buyer
Media Writer
Photo Communicator
Print Communications
Public Relations
Radio Announcer/Operator
Radio/TV News Reporter
TV Production Assistant
The curriculum combines a strong Arts and Sciences core along with specific professional courses to serve students who want to pursue a four-year degrees or those who plan to seek employment following graduation. This program provides advising to guide students in choosing courses that will meet the requirements of specific transfer institutions.
Because most positions in the communication field require a strong general education background combined with special expertise, this program requires students to complete both theoretical and practical course work. Students select an area of specialization that develops skills suited to their particular career interests.