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Communications &
Journalism
Communications and journalism courses are perhaps
the most practical and beneficial classes a student will ever take.
The National
Association of Colleges and Employers stresses that out of all
the fundamental skills that recruiters seek in job candidates, at
the top of the list--was communication—oral and written.
Students learn to gather, write, and edit accurate news and information.
Emphasis is placed on both small group and individual presentations,
skills learned in these courses will empower students to be successful
in other college course work, and in their personal lives.
The Mass Communications program combines classroom experiences and hands-on involvement, including the chance to contribute to a bi-weekly newscast and The Cowley Press student newspaper and its corresponding online edition at www.cowleypress.com.
The curriculum includes courses in photography, broadcasting,
news reporting and public relations, as well as opportunities for
training in advertising and multimedia presentations for the web.
Students who have selected a transfer college should consult the
catalog of that school and an academic advisor for that college's
requirements.
In Cowley's mass communications curriculum, incoming freshmen
can immediately contribute to student broadcasts and publications,
and all staff members have access to the production labs and broadcast
facilities.
Mass Communications students at Cowley have the flexibility to
incorporate into their program the types of work they are interested
in, while learning the basic fundamentals needed to prepare them
for a four-year college/university or employment. Students interested
in public relations have the opportunity to work on marketing projects
for local businesses to gain practical experience in this arena.
Additional training is available through the internship program
which allows students to work for area news agencies while receiving
academic credit.
In addition, these skills will help make students more marketable
in the work force. A communication component is required for all
AA and AS degrees, and courses easily transfer to other universities
and colleges.
The Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in mass communications
from Cowley offers an introduction to various types of media. Broadcasting,
marketing, and public relations all provide different opportunities
in the field of communications for the students to get practical,
hands-on experience.
Program Options
The Mass Communications degree allows the student to examine many
variations in the form of electives. Students have 23 hours of
electives to fulfill and can choose from a variety of fields such
as broadcasting, public relations, marketing, and journalism.
Transfer Options
The Associate of Arts degree earned at Cowley provides a sound academic base
for further study at a four-year school. With the completion of the general
education requirements at Cowley, students can specialize in their chosen
area when they transfer to a four-year college or university.
Degree
Requirements
Course Procedures:
Mass Media and
Society MCM2411
Introduction
to Photography MCM2430
Introduction
to Computer Graphics CGA2013
Introduction
to Digital Imaging CGA2030
New Reporting
MCM2412
Newspaper
Production MCM2460
Public Speaking
COM2711
Introduction
to Broadcasting MCM2726
Mass Media
and Society MCM2411
Interpersonal
Communication COM2725
Advanced
Public Speaking MCM2720
News Reporting
MCM2412
Introduction
to Public Relations MCM2727
Web Site
Production CIS1832
Principles
of Marketing BUS1430
Radio Practicum
I, II, III, IV (1 hour each)
For more information contact:
Adam Borth , Director of Communications
Cowley County Community College
125 S. Second
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-441-5278
E-mail: bortha@cowley.edu
Meg Smith, Director
of Journalism
Student Publications Advisor
Cowley County Community College
125 S. Second
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-5287
E-mail: smithm@cowley.edu
