Academic Program Proposal

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Prince George's Community College
Proposal
Associate of Arts (A.A.)2/12/2023Approved3/17/2023
Program Description
The Mass Communication Associate of Arts degree is recommended for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a wide range of mass communications and <br>media programs. Students learn the foundations, history, economics, and job opportunities of the mass media industries, and how media affects society and culture. Training is provided in writing for media, the terminology and techniques of television studio and field production, audio production for mass media, the basics of film analysis, and the theory and practice of interviewing. Additionally, students learn effective <br>communication techniques in social media production and the theory and practice of broadcast news content and delivery. <br>

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