Communications - Central Pennsylvania College

Communications from Central Pennsylvania College is a Campus Associate Interdisciplinary Studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. Central Penn Advantages for Communications Majors In support of real clients produce newsletters, create advertising campaigns and ads, write for The Herald college newspaper, design print materials for area businesses, and develop your own black and white photography Discover hands-on education that includes meeting and interviewing high-profile political figures and traveling to cities such as Washington, DC to cover national events Receive intense training in a variety of communications areas, including journalism, advertising, public relations, photography, desktop publishing, and multimedia production Develop a professional portfolio that exhibits you work in desktop publishing, writing and special projects Enjoy a 79% + placement rate for well paying employment in your major Receive your Associate Degree in as little as 18 months Experience small class sizes and personalized instruction Learn from professors who have first hand, real-world experience What kind of work does a Communications graduate do? Central Penn Communications graduates are experts in using different media to communicate effectively. Many of them find employment as layout artists or desktop specialists, print production specialists, advertising or public relations consultants, multimedia producers, journalists and technical writers. Admissions Requirements Applicants entering the Communications Program must have a 2.0 GPA (or C average). Recommended preparation includes: Strong background in communications Desire to experience different media Willingness to apply yourself in a variety of fields Who will I work for? Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. A partial list of employers of Central Penn Communications graduates includes: Hershey High School, Hershey, PA Hershey Wildcats/Entertainment & Resorts WMRF Radio, Lewistown, PA REMCO. Mechanicsburg, PA View more details on Central Penn College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Interdisciplinary Studies courses.