As a student in NCC’s Associates in Arts degree in Communications, you will gain a strong introduction to the media landscape so you can easily transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in communications, media studies, public relations, journalism and more at a four-year college or university. Our two-year degree program will let you explore the many areas of the communications industry and give you a better understanding of the varied career paths you might choose.
Why study Communications here?
The Communications Degree culminates with a required internship (unique in a two-year liberal arts program), which will provide you with real-world skills toward a communications career. Our faculty has extensive experience working in the communications field and brings current authentic experience to all classes. They are guided by a Communications Advisory Board, which consists of specialists who currently work in the fields of radio, TV, public relations, publishing, screenwriting, and digital media.
Career Options
Our program will give you the basics for a future career as a writer, reporter, or editor; public relations, advertising, or social media specialist; an educator; a TV or radio producer.
Related Programs
- English
- Humanities
- Business Administration: Marketing
From the Field…
“NCC interns are focused, prepared, engaged and ready to learn while expecting to contribute. Working with NCC has been a wonderful experience; from the students they send to the staff follow up…top notch.” – Bob Cox, President and General Manager, Monadnock Broadcasting Group |
“Your success as a student, as a professional, as a relationship partner, and ultimately as a well-rounded person depends on your ability to communicate effectively. Communication involves equal portions of talking, listening and writing. Our program teaches how to craft a clear, concise message and communicate it through multiple forms of media.” –Professor Ed Brouder |
Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
First Year – Spring Semester
Second Year – Fall Semester
Second Year – Spring Semester
Upon the completion of the degree in Communications, graduates will be able to:
- Display a professional work ethic as a result of adhering to the principle of objectivity.
- Identify and understand the purpose of various media types.
- Understand the global impact of the media.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
All students in Communications are required to complete the following courses:
- ENGL101N College Composition
- COMM101N Introduction to Media Studies
- ENGL109N Public Speaking
- COMM115N Introduction to Media Writing
- MATH106N Statistics
- POLS102N American Government and Politics
- POLS220N American Politics and Mass Media
- ARTS120 Introduction to Graphic Design
- COMM285N Communications Internship
Graduates of the Communications program have seamlessly transferred to top colleges and universities such as Boston University, Emerson, Suffolk, Curry, Keene State and UNH-Manchester. They are employed in fields ranging from public relations, film production, marketing, brand development to sales.
All NCC Communications students perform internships at local businesses, giving them valuable real world experience in the field.
Arts, Humanities, Communications and DesignAll NCC Communications Students Perform Internships At Local Businesses
