Communications - Cowley County Community College

Communications from Cowley County Community College is a Campus Associate Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Communication courses are perhaps the most practical and beneficial classes a student will ever take. The National Association of Colleges and Employers stresses that out of all the fundamental skills that recruiters seek in job candidates, at the top of the list--was oral communication . As emphasis is placed on both small group and individual presentations, skills learned in communication courses will empower students to be successful in other college course work, and in their personal lives. In addition, these skills will help make students more marketable in the work force. A communication component is required for all AA and AS degrees , and courses easily transfer to other universities and colleges. The Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in communications from Cowley offers an introduction to various types of media. Broadcasting, marketing, and public relations all provide different opportunities in the field of communications for the students to get practical, hands-on experience. Communications students at Cowley have the flexibility to incorporate into their program the types of work they are interested in, while learning the basic fundamentals needed to prepare them for the four-year college/university or employment. Students interested in radio have the opportunity to broadcast the Lady Tiger and Tiger basketball games live over the air on one of the local radio stations. Students interested in public relations have the opportunity to work on marketing projects for local businesses to gain practical experience in this arena. Many other opportunities, such as internships, are available within the Communications program. Program Options The Communications degree allows the student to examine many variations in the form of electives. Students have 23 hours of electives to fulfill and can choose from a variety of fields such as broadcasting, public relations, marketing, and journalism. View more details on Cowley County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.