Academic Program Proposal

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Frederick Community College
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Associate of Arts (A.A.) New Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Mass Communication3/31/2019Approved4/24/2019
New Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Mass Communication Program Description
Mass Communication is a program designed to teach students to critically examine all types of media including film, television, advertising, journalism, and digital media; and to understand how it impacts, and is impacted by, society. Mass communication Careers within this field often require specific expertise, so this program offers concentrations of courses leading to applied knowledge in areas such as graphic design, digital video production, and technical communication. This concentration outfits the student with practical knowledge to prepare them to continue media studies at other universities.