Mass Communication AA Degree

The Mass Communication AA Degree introduces students to the major forms of Mass Communication including Journalism, Film, Radio and Broadcast Media, and Digital Multimedia, and offers an opportunity for hands-on experience and study of a variety of media.  The degree offers a platform from which to launch further study of Mass Communication and prepares students for transfer to UC and CSU four-year programs in Mass Communication, as well as providing students with basic entry-level industry skills, processes and practices.  However, transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities vary from institution to institution; students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will distinguish and articulate the differences between various mass communication industries.
2. Students will be prepared to transfer to a university for further study in mass communication, including journalism, film, broadcast and electronic media, and digital design and production, in preparation for employment in the mass communication industries.
3. Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to pursue entry-level jobs or better in areas related to: media writing; film, video and multimedia production and distribution; basic digital design and production; newspaper and broadcast reporting; and broadcast announcing.
4. Students will be able to analyze and explain the primary influences of mass communication on society, human behavior, politics, and major cultural practices.

Program Requirements