Associate in Science Degree Program
Communication Media
The Associate Degree in Communication Media prepares students for careers in broadcasting and the media production industry, and for transfer to a university bachelor's degree program in communication. Media careers include positions such as Producer, Director, Media Computer Specialist, Video Editor, Broadcast/Media Equipment Technician, Camera Operator, Reporter, and Photographer. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through internship placements at area media outlets. The degree program prepares graduates by developing oral and written communication abilities, a sense of visual composition, facility in computer applications for media design and interactive programming, and experience using technology such as video production equipment, film and digital still cameras, computer-based graphics workstations, and complex digital media production and editing systems.
Within the first two semesters, Communication Media majors meet with their advisor to begin selecting three "Communication Flex Electives" (totaling 9 credits) in order to customize the program in order to meet their career or transfer objectives.
For more details about the courses in the
Communication Media Degree Program, please visit the
Communication Media website for students.
| Learning Outcomes |
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Upon successful completion of all Communication Media degree program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Create effective visual communication materials in a wide variety of media formats
- Use electronic and computer-based media production and editing tools using current software and hardware
- Operate broadcast-level audio and video equipment used in studio and field production, recording, and editing
- Write scripts for television programs, news stories, and documentaries
- Develop and deliver effective oral presentations, including the use
of visual aids
- Demonstrate an understanding of communication theory and processes,
and the role of mass media in American society
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.
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| Course of Study¹ |
| First Semester |
Credits |
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Intro to Visual Communication |
3 |
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Basic Photography |
3 |
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Composition |
3 |
IDS* 105 |
College Success Course |
3 |
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General Psychology I |
3 |
| Second Semester |
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Intro to Mass Communication |
3 |
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Television Production |
3 |
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Composition & Literature |
3 |
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Comp Sci or Communication Elective |
3 |
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Mathematics Elective |
3 |
| Third Semester |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
COM* ___ |
Communication "Flex Elective" 1 of 3 |
3 |
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Industrial & Organizational Psychology OR |
3 |
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Multicultural Issues in Psychology |
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Principles of Sociology |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
| Fourth Semester |
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Film Study & Appreciation |
3 |
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Internship I |
3 |
COM* ___ |
Communication "Flex Elective" 2 of 3 |
3 |
COM* ___ |
Communication "Flex Elective" 3 of 3 |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
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