Communication, Media & Theater Arts Integrated Studies (CMTA) Option, Arts and Science, A.A.

CONTACT

Matthew Whiton, 413.552.2494, mwhiton@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The CMTA Integrated Studies Option is designed to allow students to create their own program of study integrating different areas within Communication, Media, Theater Arts, and other fields.

Students interested in this option should meet with a member of the Communication, Media, and Theater Arts Department to design their course of study that will provide the best foundation for transferring to a four-year institution, or for entering the job market. The program prepares students who wish to pursue careers in the fields of:

Advertising
Broadcasting/Broadcast Media
Business
Communication
Digital Audio Production
Education
Film
Government
Government Relations
Graphic Design
Journalism
Media
Multimedia Design
Photography
Politics
Public Relations
Sales/Marketing
Social Media
Theater
Video
Web Design

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

demonstrate competent communication skills in various contexts
demonstrate analytical, critical and creative uses of communication
explore ethical and equity based connections between communication, identity, and culture

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: 21 CREDITS

COM 150(C) - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM or THE Elective Credit(s): 3 ¹
COM or THE Elective Credit(s): 3 ¹
COM or THE Elective Credit(s): 3 ¹
COM or THE Elective Credit(s): 3 ¹
COM or THE Elective Credit(s): 3 ¹
COM or THE Elective Credit(s): 3 ¹

GENERAL ELECTIVES: 4 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable

TOTAL: 60-61 CREDITS

NOTES

¹Students may select from any COM or THE prefix.

Only 6 non-Arts and Science credits may be taken towards an A.A. degree.

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also 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, 80% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

(H043)