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. This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state universities 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 internship contracts.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Communications Concentration program will achieve the learning outcomes of the Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.  Additionally, graduates 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.