Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Program Description:

Students in the Communications Concentration, Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate in Arts degree program pursue interests in the print and visual media while exploring other academic disciplines through the general education requirements of a liberal arts education. Students who complete a minimum of eight science credits as part of their elective options will satisfy the Commonwealth Transfer Compact, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and the University of Massachusetts.

Career and Transfer Outlook:

Most students in the Communications Concentration continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree. Students should check the requirements of the transfer institution and meet with career and academic/transfer counselors at MCC for specific program planning. Students may pursue careers in such fields as journalism, film and radio production, public relations and advertising.

Helpful Hints:

Students should begin their Middlesex experience by taking the foundation-level courses (English and mathematics) prior to, or along with, their communications courses. Internships in television, radio and the print media are available through independent study contracts or through work experience coops.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Communications Concentration program are prepared to:

• Write a news story and a feature story of some consequence;

• Edit and layout the pages of a newspaper;

• Produce a radio program practicing the vocabulary used in the field;

• Produce videos;

• Write news releases, documentaries, public service announcements, promotions, commercials and dramatic scripts;

• Deliver a formal speech and interact in informal discussions.