Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| Frederick Community College Proposal | Associate of Arts (A.A.) | New Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Mass Communication | | 3/31/2019 | Approved | 4/24/2019 |
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. |