The Communication degree helps prepare students to work in the communication industry or to successfully transfer to four-year schools. The program provides opportunities to learn about careers within communication including television, radio, film, public relations, recordings, magazines, publishing, advertising, newspapers, and new media. Courses in the program are taught from a real-world perspective and emphasize the development of strong writing skills, one of the most important ingredients to success in the communication field. Students choose a specialization within the Communication degree following one of three tracks: Creative Writing, Journalism/Public Relations or Radio/Television/Film. Students may also gain additional real-world experience by taking an optional three-credit internship in communication with Communication Fieldwork (COMM295).
For more information, contact faculty advisor, Keith Forrest at (609)343-4994 or kforrest@atlanticcape.edu or contact department chair, Dr. Augustine Nigro, at (609)343-5022 or anigro@atlanticcape.edu.
- Appraise the media’s influence on politics, purchases, entertainment, and how it affects the culture in shaping beliefs and attitudes;
- Apply the public relations process to planning, research, writing and analysis;
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral and human communication by applying audience analysis, listening, and other techniques to real-world exchanges;
- Create effective journalistic and creative writing works utilizing industry techniques and procedures.
(COMC-Fall 2023)
General Education Courses
When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication
Mathematics-Science-Technology
Social Science
Humanities
History
Diversity
Program Requirements
Program Electives
Choose a Track:
(Before choosing a sequence, meet with your advisor to ensure your choice aligns with your academic goals.)
Creative Writing Track
Journalism/Public Relations Track
Radio/Television/Film Track
Free Electives
Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits
(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)