Mass Communication, Associate of Arts (310)
About Our Program
This program is designed for the student intending to transfer to a senior institution to complete a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum offers an emphasis in Public Relations & Marketing, Multimedia Journalism, or Multimedia Production. Students in the Public Relations & Marketing emphasis complete more design oriented courses. Students in the Multimedia Journalism emphasis complete more writing courses. Students in the Multimedia Production emphasis complete more applied study courses. Separate curricula are provided as guidelines.
Nature of Work and Employment
Graduates of four-year baccalaureate programs in this major typically are employed in film, television, radio, religious organizations, newspapers, magazines, online publications, consulting practices, advertising firms, and public relations houses.
Special Considerations
The listed coursework is a recommendation only. Students should check with a student advisor for HCC graduation requirements and specific university requirements in this major. Students must meet with an advisor to ensure that the special requirements of the department and institution to which they plan to transfer are met. Colleges and universities have specific requirements for transfer students