Program Description

The Communications curriculum is designed for transfer to a bachelor’s program in communications or a related discipline. Options in Journalism and Public Relations or Media are available for students who have decided that they are particularly interested in a certain field. This program is designed for students who are undecided regarding specialization and who are interested in the fields of education, law, or mass communications. Students may consult with the Division Dean’s office regarding appropriate option and course selections for their specific needs and interests.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Discuss and analyze current social and political issues and events, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrate proficiency with current productivity software and apply them to the diverse field of communications;
• Compare and contrast, both orally and in writing, prevalent cultural narratives and texts and the various media used to convey them;
• Demonstrate, both orally and in writing, the ability to utilize various communication skills in order to present their own point of view to others in a clear manner using verbal, written and visual techniques;
• Demonstrate, in writing, the skills necessary to research the historical aspects of current events and demonstrate an analysis of the cultural impact that historical events have on current events.

After Union County College

Graduates can prepare to transfer into a four-year college or university Communications program and are eligible to take advantage of the many transfer/articulation agreements Union County College has with some of the top four-year colleges and universities in the country. See a transfer advisor for details.

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