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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
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Degree Type: Associate in Arts (A.A.)
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Total Credit Hours: 62
About This Program
As the communication and media industry expands, our Communication and Media Studies A.A. program opens doors to diverse career paths such as digital content creation, social media management, public relations, social change, entertainment, and news. Through a blend of hands-on learning, theory, and expert guidance, students acquire both foundational and technical skills. Whether you're planning to transfer for a bachelor's degree or jumpstart your career, our program prepares you for success in the dynamic world of communication and media.
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Launch Your Career in Communication and Media
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Editor – est. salary
$78,007
- Public Relations Specialist – est. salary $73,173*
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists – est. salary $74,114
Career Outlook
Median Salary of News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Research and report news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members. Starting pay: $40,059
Typical Tasks
- Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
- Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
- Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
- Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.
- Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.
- Review written, audio, or video copy, and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
- Take pictures or video, and process them for inclusion in a story.
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