Communication and Media, A.S.

HEGIS: 5606

SUNY CODE: 2954

Communication and Media A.S. prepares students for transfer to a wide variety of media and communication programs. It emphasizes transferability, hands-on creation and digital media. Core areas of study include media production, human communication, media writing, journalistic content, and visual media.

The goals of this program are to:

• prepare students to analyze historical and contemporary media forms in order to create effective messages for targeted audiences
• provide students with a layered understanding of communication theory and opportunities to implement models in practice
• train students in methods of professional media production in a variety of contemporary and emerging forms

Successful graduates of this program will be able to:

• display understanding of media’s impact on society, and write for traditional and emerging media platforms
• demonstrate understanding of communication theory and show proficiency in different forms of human communication, including speech
• produce media in various forms including, but not limited to, podcasts, video, audio, graphic, social media, journalistic and news related content.

Transfer Information

Students will be able to transfer into communication, media, and media production programs in institutions such as SUNY Polytechnic Institute, SUNY Oswego and SUNY Cobleskill.