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The Communication and Media associate degree program offers students a choice of concentrations which prepare students to enter a career in various communication and media disciplines or to transfer to a four-year college where they can further refine and develop their skills, earning a bachelor’s degree. Transfer agreements with local and regional colleges enable students to make a seamless transition into a four-year institution. Program faculty mentor students to help them select, balance, and sequence courses.
Whether creating content for traditional or digital media platforms, enrolled students will acquire the skills to craft and communicate a message. A combination of core course requirements, as well as specialized courses and general electives, provides students with theoretical background and hands-on application. Field placement, a portfolio, and experiential learning are built into the program so graduates are prepared to enter careers with work experience.
As a Communication major, you will learn how to communicate, craft, and present messages both orally and in writing, a top skill that employers seek in new hires. Communication majors learn effective ways of connecting with others that apply to many fields including public relations, media, advocacy, politics, advising, advertising, marketing, and more. You will learn to create effective presentations, advocate for yourself and others, write succinctly, and work in teams, all skills that are in great demand in today’s workplace. Additionally, you’ll learn digital literacy, content creation, social media, and other new media, skills that will position you well in today’s digital marketplace.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| COMM 1010 | Communication Fundamentals^ HUMN; Non-Written Communication; Social and Professional Responsibilities | 3 |
| COMM 1075 | Digital, Civic, and Media Literacy HUMN; Critical Thinking; Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| ECON 2040 | Principles of Macroeconomics SSCI; Critical Thinking; Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) HUMN; Written Communication; Information Literacy | 3 |
| JOUR 1050 | Introduction to Mass Media HUMN; Written Communication; Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MATH 1175 | Statistics for the Health and Social Sciences MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| SOCS 1010 | General Sociology SSCI; Information Literacy; Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: MSCI | 3-5 | |
| Subtotal | 24-26 | |
| Major Core Requirements | ||
| COMM 1005 | Careers and Academic Success for Communication and Media | 3 |
| COMM 1201 | Radio Production^ | 3 |
| or FILM 2100 | Television Production^ | |
| or JOUR 1200 | Newspaper Production^ | |
| COMM 1300 | Media Production and Presentation | 3 |
| COMM 2490 | Field Experience^ (last semester course) | 2 |
| COMM 2500 | Portfolio Capstone (last semester course) | 2 |
| FILM 1010 | Principles of Film and Media HUMN; Critical Thinking; Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Communication Concentration | ||
| COMM 1400 | Social Media Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2010 | Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 2020 | The Art of Public Speaking: Romancing the Room | 3 |
| COMM 2025 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2030 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Choose TWO of the following: | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 61-63 | |
Work-based learning course
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| COMM 1005 | Careers and Academic Success for Communication and Media | 3 |
| COMM 1010 | Communication Fundamentals^ | 3 |
| COMM 1075 | Digital, Civic, and Media Literacy | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM 1300 | Media Production and Presentation | 3 |
| FILM 1010 | Principles of Film and Media | 3 |
| JOUR 1050 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| MATH 1175 | Statistics for the Health and Social Sciences | 3 |
| SOCS 1010 | General Sociology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| COMM 2025 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2030 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Radio Production^ | ||
| Television Production^ | ||
| Newspaper Production^ | ||
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| ECON 2040 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM 1400 | Social Media Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2010 | Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 2020 | The Art of Public Speaking: Romancing the Room | 3 |
| COMM 2490 | Field Experience^ | 2 |
| COMM 2500 | Portfolio Capstone | 2 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Work-based learning course
Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach if you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree. Your Academic Advisor will help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Check out the Joint Admissions Agreement if you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island. The JAA program offers seamless transfer to RIC or URI with additional benefits. Transfer information, events, and articulations are available on the Transfer Center website.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of Communication and Media transfer opportunities.
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