Mass Communications

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Walters State Community College offers an Associate of Arts degree in Mass Communications. This degree is designed to fulfill freshman and sophomore level course requirements of a bachelor’s degree; however, the curriculum is not specific for any one college or university. Students will need to consult a faculty advisor at WSCC or an advisor at the intended transfer institution for particular courses needed at an individual school. The link for the WSCC department is: http://www.ws.edu/humanities/

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A major in Mass Communications prepares students for a variety of career fields, including reporting, advertising, television producing, copywriting, and public relations. Mass Communications majors study the different media through which we communicate with large numbers of people. Advertising majors learn to use techniques for selling products or services. Public relations specialists learn theories and techniques used to influence perceptions held by the public concerning people, products, services or issues. Students usually develop writing, computer, research, editing, and marketing skills. Jobs in this field are often stressful due to deadlines and expectations for results, and the job market is very competitive.