Communication and Media Studies
Description:
The Communication and Media Studies program leads to the associate in arts (A.A.) degree. As the job market in communication and media studies continues to grow and evolve, students interested in digital content creation, social media management, public relations, social change, entertainment, and news (to name a few) would benefit from completing the Communication and Media Studies A.A. program. Students gain foundational and technical knowledge through classes mixed with hands-on learning and theory. The program is intended for students seeking to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree as well as students interested in immediately entering the workforce as a communication and media professional.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply the essential communication and media skills for professional career success in a digital and global society.
- Explain the role of human and digital communication throughout history and contemporary times.
- Create, develop, and synthesize communication using appropriate technology that effectively delivers messages to diverse audiences.
- Connect the relationship between diversity, equity, and inclusion and the production, consumption, and dissemination of communication.
- Practice professional ethics and employ personal and social responsibility as communication and media professionals.
Program Entry Requirements:
The program is open to all interested students. Students identified as needing developmental coursework must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A minimum of 60 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) are required for graduation.
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | 3 credits | Writing/Research/Info Lit 1 | |
| CMS 114 – Media Industries in the Digital Age | 3 credits | ||
| CMS 116 - Interpersonal Communication or CMS 117 - Group and Team Communication | CMS 116 and CMS 117: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | |
| MATH 137 - Geometry for Design or MATH 149 – Introductory Data Analysis with Algebra Review or MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis | MATH 137, and MATH 150: FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement. MATH 149: FNMT 016 or placement in FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 | 3 credits | Quantitative Reasoning |
| CMS 140 - Communication Technology for the Workplace | 3 credits | Technological Competency |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) | ENGL 101 / ENGL 101H with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | Writing/Research/Info Lit 2 |
| CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Lab Based) or EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or BIOL 106: General Biology I or PHYS 105: Survey of Physics | PHYS 105: FNMT 118 (or higher) placement or a passing grade in FNMT 017 (or higher) are required | 3 or 4 credits | Scientific Reasoning |
| CMS 122 – Writing and Reporting for Media | ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | |
| CMS 180 - Social Media & Digital Cultures | 3 credits | ||
| PHOT 104 – Introduction to Video Production or PHOT 105 – Introduction to Digital Photography or PHOT 151 – Techniques in Photo Editing (Photoshop I) | 3 or 4 credits |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS 252 – Principles of Public Relations and Advertising | CMS 114, CMS 122, or CMS 107 | 3 credits | |
| CMS 107 – Media and Society | ENGL 101 which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | Cultural Analysis and Interpretation |
| CMS 119 – Rhetoric and the Public Sphere or CMS 280 – Social Media Marketing | CMS 119: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently CMS 280: CMS 114 | 3 credits | |
| CMS 115 - Public Speaking | 3 credits | Oral Communication/Creative Expression | |
| CMS 254 – Writing for Sports Media or CMS 255 – Writing for Digital Media | CMS 122 or ENGL 122 | 3 credits |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS 220 – Representation in the Media | CMS 107 or CMS 180 | 3 credits | |
| CMS 214 - Communication Theory or CMS 216 - Relational Communication or CMS 219 - Black Rhetoric or CMS 270 - Media and Globalization | 3 credits | ||
| CMS 118 – Intercultural Communication | ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | |
| CMS 290 - CMS Capstone Experience | CMS 114 and CMS 122 | 3 credits | |
| Elective | 3 credits |
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
60General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
For More Information, Contact:
The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450 or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.