Communications and Media Arts
Associate in Science Degree Program
| Hegis Code: 5008 | Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022 |
| NYSED Code: 76218 | admissions@sunyulster.edu |
Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Science degree. The program is designed for students who plan careers in journalism or videography, as well as public relations or advertising, and intend to transfer to a four-year college offering the baccalaureate degree. The program provides a liberal arts base and stresses the performance aspects of media skills. Students may transfer to a wide variety of four-year institutions and comparable programs. Special arrangements to expedite transfer have been made with a number of SUNY and private colleges.
Employment Potential
Graduates of the program who then earn a baccalaureate or higher level degree will qualify for such positions as print or broadcast journalists, public relations consultants,audiovisual technicians, or advertising account executives.
Requirements for Program Entry
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
For More Information
Robert Pucci
Program Coordinator, Communications
Office: Vanderlyn Hall, VAN 260C
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 4985 or
845:687-4985
E-mail: puccir@sunyulster.edu
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| Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Description | Credits |
| COM 103 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| COM 111 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| COM 131 | Scripting for the Electronic Media | 3 |
| ENG 101 | College English I | 3 |
| MAT 105 | College Algebra or higher level math course |
3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
ART 130 or |
Photography or 20th Century Art |
3 |
| COM 124 | Media and Society | 3 |
| COM 127 | Video Production | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College English II | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective (from Gen Ed list) |
3 |
| Semester Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| COM 203 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
Introduction to Journalism |
3 | |
COM 211 or |
Audio Programming or Videography and Editing |
3 |
| Elective | Foreign Language |
3-4 |
| Elective | History Elective Western Civilization I (HIS 101) or Western Civilization II (HIS 102) or Other World Civilizations |
3 |
| Semester Credits | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| COM 207 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 209 | Art of the Film | 3 |
| Elective | Independent Study (COM 280) or Communications Internship (COM 293)* or COM 201 Feature Journalism or COM 200 Level or |
3 |
| History Elective | American History I (HIS 103) or American History II (HIS 104) or Other World Civilizations |
3 |
| History Elective | American History I (HIS 103) or American History II (HIS 104) or Other World Civilizations |
3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61-62 | |
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. * Communications Internship requires permission of the Program Coordinator. |
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