Communications

The communication program is intended for students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions to pursue further study in human communication, public relations, communication management, broadcast journalism, intercultural communication, or other branch of communication. This program can also serve the needs of students seeking entry level employment in those areas, or of students who are currently employed in those areas who wish to continue their education and upgrade their skills.

Curriculum code: 1173
Hegis code: 5008
Minimum credit hours required: 60

General Requirements (27 credit hours)
Humanities
9
ENG 1530: College Composition
3
ENG 1540: Writing about Literature
3
One sophomore level humanities course chosen from the following:
 
CMM 2530: Writing for Electronic Media
3 
ENG 2740: News Writing and Editing
3
ENG 2840: Film Study and Appreciation
3 
ENG 2890: Advanced Prose Writing
3 
Social Sciences Electives*
9
Mathematics/Sciences Electives*     
9
Mathematics/Sciences Electives*
9
Liberal Arts and Sciences and Career Electives
9

Core Requirements (15 credit hours)

CMM 1510: Introduction to Communication
3
CMM 1610: Public Speaking
3
CMM 1750: The Rhetoric of Vision and Sound 3
CMM 2500: Interpersonal Communication
3
CMM 2610: Mass Communication and Media Literacy
3
Required Electives*
9
Choose from the following:
 
BUS 2550: Marketing
 
BUS 2570: Principles of Management
 
BUS 2580: Management and Organizational Behavior
 
BUS 2630: Human Resource Management
 
CMM 1630: Introduction to Television Production
 
CMM 1650: Introduction to Broadcasting
 
CMM 1710: Digital Video Production
 
CMM 2530: Writing for Electronic Media
 
CMM 2560: Communication and Media Arts Internship
 
ENG 1560: English for Careers
 
ENG 2540: Creative Writing
 
PHL 1510: Introduction to Philosophy
 
PHL 1530: Critical Reasoning
 
PHL 2610: Introduction to Ethical Theory
 
PHL 2630: Contemporary Moral Problems  

Electives (9 credit hours)


Important Points
  • Students are advised to select program electives after careful consultation with their advisors.
Program contact:
Deb Lanni
Coordinator of Communication & Media Arts
DebLanni@mail.sunyjcc.edu
716.338.1151
1.800.388.8557

Admissions contact:
admissions@mail.sunyjcc.edu
800.388.8557
716.338.1001 (Jamestown)
716.376.7501 (Olean)