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

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35-36 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Mathematics Elective (D) Credit(s): 3-4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS

COM 121(C) - Introduction to Communication Credit(s): 3
COM 131(C) - Mass Communication Credit(s): 3
COM 150(C) - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 12 CREDITS

Select 4 from the following; at least 2 courses must have a COM designation¹

COM 108 - Media Literacy Credit(s): 3
COM 113 - Journalism I Credit(s): 3
COM 122 - Introduction to Radio Broadcasting Credit(s): 3
COM 141 - Practicum in Communication, Media, or Theater Arts Credit(s): 1-3 ¹
COM 142 - Practicum in Journalism Credit(s): 1-3 ¹
COM 205(C) - Gender and Communication Credit(s): 3
COM 212(B) - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
COM 214(C) - Social Media: More Than Just Friends Credit(s): 3
COM 235(C) - Topics in Communication, Media, and Theater Arts Credit(s): 3
EMS 110 - Fundamentals of Video Credit(s): 3
EMS 111(C) - Introduction to Electronic Media Credit(s): 3
EMS 125(C) - History and Criticism of Film Credit(s): 3
EMS 130 - Introduction to Digital Audio Credit(s): 3
EMS 225(C) - Great Film Directors Credit(s): 3
THE 110(C) - Fundamentals of Acting Credit(s): 3
THE 218 - Voice and Diction Credit(s): 3

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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