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Dec 14, 2019
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College Catalog 2019-2020
Communication Option, Arts and Science, A.A.
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CONTACT
Timothy Cochran, 413.552.2484, tcochran@hcc.edu
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The communication option provides a foundational understanding of communication in society and in our everyday lives.
Goals of the program are both skills-based and analytical:
- to foster effective communication
- to develop an understanding of media institution, media history and the effects of media on society and individuals
The program prepares students for transfer to a 4-year institution, and is suited for students who wish to pursue careers in the field of:
- Broadcasting
- Journalism
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Business
- Politics
- Communication
- Theater
- Education
- Social Media
- Film
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35-36 CREDITS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS
PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 12 CREDITS
Select 4 from the following; at least 2 courses must have a COM designation1
SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: 3-4 CREDITS
Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement
- General Elective Credit(s): 3-4
TOTAL: 60-61 CREDITS
NOTES
1 A maximum of 6 practicum credits can be used towards this degree.
This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges universities. MassTransfer also will grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.
Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.
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