Mass Communications

Avenues to success in multiple media careers

Grow as creative storytellers in multi-channel marketing avenues. You’ll develop a broad range of skills in visualization, communication, presentation, writing and technology. Learn about the importance of research, critical thinking, and unique cultural perspectives. Get skills in tactical strategic thinking, brand development and production that you can apply to your career right away.

The Mass Communications Associate of General Studies degree is strictly intended for transfer to a four-year institution, allowing students the opportunity to build a foundation in core media topics that will transfer to a variety of advanced degrees. The PCC Media Communications program maintains an articulation agreement with Colorado State University Pueblo. The AGS degree focuses on the completion of General Education requirements and exposure to foundational skills in communications and media techniques. Transferability of courses are common to Colorado four-year universities and is at the discretion of the receiving university. 

Why PCC?

Further Your Career. Our team will assist you in building a professional portfolio of work, strong resume optimization, and interview tactics. We also leverage PCC expert career resources.    

You’ve got choices! Your goals are important, and we have options to meet them. Degrees are specialized to meet student needs. Not sure of a long-term commitment? Want to retool your resume? Each degree is matched with a certificate that introduces you to core concepts in a specialty media area with the flexibility to apply to a media degree.  

Stackable certificates include Broadcasting & Production Technology, Intro to Creative Communications, Video Production and Web Design.

What will I learn?

This program teaches you to think critically and develop your skills in writing, television/radio production, integrated marketing and advertising, videography, and web design. Our courses provide a solid foundation through a mixture of lectures and hands-on applications. Viral videos, breaking news, clever advertising, and sports broadcasting are a few topics included in the exciting and continuously evolving fields of media and communications.  

A fully equipped video control room, and a mobile production truck provide you with state-of-the-art learning facilities on and off campus. Our nonlinear editing suites offer you a diversity of experience in the changing field of communication. You will also gain experience in production and digital media through our media lab and the many volunteer opportunities we offer. 

Degree & Certificate Options in Mass Communications:

Mass Communications, AGS (with Transfer Articulation Agreement)

Award/Program Credits  60
 

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Program Information

Location
Pueblo Campus
Fremont Campus
Pathway
Arts, Communication & Humanities
Awards
AGS
Course Availability
Day
Online
Program Start
Fall, Spring
Program Length
4 Semesters

Contact

Faculty / Department Chair
Shawna Shoaf
San Juan Building
Room 223
719-549-3076
Shawna.Shoaf@pueblocc.edu