MEDIA ARTS: MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS A.S.
CONCENTRATIONS IN THE DISCIPLINE
Concentrations are available in Public Relations and Social Media Communications. These targeted courses allow you to gain specialized skills to prepare for immediate employment.
REQUIREMENTS
Students must consult with an academic advisor before scheduling these courses. These concentrations are designed to fulfill elective requirements within the Media Communications Degree and are only open to students enrolled in the program.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
This concentration prepares students for opportunities in the growing field of Public Relations. Public Relations is unique in its combination of written and oral communication skills, media and social media, and relationship building. This concentration will enable students to gain expertise for both employment and transfer opportunities.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 120 | Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 250 | PR Cases and Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL 217 | Media Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| SOC/TELC 255 | Impact of Social Media | 3 |
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
This concentration is designed to prepare students for the many new opportunities as social media communications specialists at mainstream and new media companies. This concentration will enable students to gain expertise for both employment and transfer opportunities.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 252 | Photoshop | 3 |
| BUS 234 | Social Media Analytics | 3 |
| ENGL 217 | Media Writing | 3 |
| SOC/TELC 255 | Impact of Social Media | 3 |
A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.