Students in the Mass Communication program learn proficiency in the field of digital media and participate in real world experiences as mobile journalists.
Students in this program will learn different aspects of using technological media in mass communication. The curriculum provides a background of the journalism/mass communication profession and an understanding of the importance and responsibility of providing accurate information. Specific courses will cover ethical writing skills, news photography, print publication, web publication and video production.
Students get hands-on experience working with the BSC student print and online publication Mystician and the broadcast component MystiCast.
With our changing society continually in need of information, careers offered in the communications field are diverse. Graduates will find employment in a variety of areas: print, broadcast or electronic media, advertising, public relations, government agencies, power companies and other industries.
Completion of the program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree and allows students to study the fundamentals of the field. This program is not specifically designed for transfer, but with careful selection of elective courses, students could complete an Associate in Arts degree in addition to the AAS degree. Graduates would then be prepared to make smooth transitions to four-year schools. The AAS degree offers flexibility to students by training them for immediate employment.
Career Possibilities: Print, Broadcast or Online Writer/Editor, Videographer, Audio and Video Equipment Technician, Public Relations Specialist, Web Reporter, Designer or Developer.
