Mass Media - Mass Media Studies

Explore the power and reach of mass communication and its influence on our society in our Mass Media–Media Studies Associate degree program.

After graduating, many of our students transfer to four-year institutions to continue their studies in fields as diverse as law, journalism, film studies, creative writing and more.

Program outcomes

• Apply effectively the essential communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, listening and visual image creation;
• Explain the history, theory and practical applications of mass communication;
• Apply professional, legal, and ethical principles of communication to diverse audiences and contexts;
• Distinguish the various tasks and ongoing development requirements performed by communication professionals in a rapidly changing environment;
• Apply rhetorical analysis and media literacy skills to advance civic responsibility and an understanding of communication in a free society.

Program Curriculum

*Any TAOC approved LIT, MUS, DAN or THA course.