Communication Studies - Northampton County Area Community College

Communication Studies from Northampton County Area Community College is a Campus Associate Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Program Narrative Advertising, politics, journalism, public relations- a career in any of these diverse fields can be exciting and fulfilling. And it can start with a degree in Communications Studies from Northampton. Northampton\\\'s Communications Studies program offers courses that are commonly taken during the first two years of a bachelor\\\'s degree in the field. Working closely with your advisor, you can plan a schedule that will prepare you for entry to a four-year college. With a BA, you can look forward to employment opportunities in a wide range of areas, including health care, the performing arts, education, the media, radio and TV broadcasting and more. Even if you don\\\'t plan to go into a specific communications-related field, a communications degree will help you be more versatile and flexible in your work. You may also find that you can change career paths with ease. Program Features Our program provides a well-rounded background in communication and general education that will prepare you to transfer to a four-year university. In addition to the general education core requirements, the program requires 12 hours of communication studies courses. To suit your future plans, a variety of electives in the communications field allow you to customize your studies in key areas such as mass communications , technology, business, and the performing arts. Finally, the program requires you to take specific courses in fields that have impacted communication studies , such as sociology and psychology. Program Outcomes Graduates of the program will: Transfer to a four-year college or university. Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and ability to think critically about, communication in theory and practice. Demonstrate effective use of communication skills and experience to be an effective group member and/or leader. Adapt communication skills to a variety of audiences and contexts. Communicate effectively within a culturally diverse society. View more details on Northampton County Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.