Communication and Media (A.S.)
HEGIS: 5606
SUNY CODE: 2954
Communication and Media A.S. prepares students for transfer to a wide variety of media and communication programs. It emphasizes transferability, hands-on creation and digital media. Core areas of study include media production, human communication, media writing, journalistic content, ,and visual media.
The goals of this program are to:
- prepare students to analyze historical and contemporary media forms in order to create effective messages for targeted audiences
- provide students with a layered understanding of communication theory and opportunities to implement models in practice
- train students in methods of professional media production in a variety of contemporary and emerging forms
Successful graduates of this program will be able to:
- display understanding of media's impact on society, and write for traditional and emerging media platforms
- demonstrate understanding of communication theory and show proficiency in different forms of human communication, including speech
- produce media in various forms including, but not limited to, video, audio, graphic, social media, journalistic and news related content.
Transfer Information
Students will be able to transfer into communication, media, and media production programs in institutions such as SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, SUNY Oswego and Utica College.
Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| HU 136 | Fundamentals of Media Creation | 3 |
| HU 146 | Intro to Graphics and Design | 3 |
| | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| | SS___General Education Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
*MA 124 or higher
**Students must select an SS course from one (1) of the following categories: Other World Civilizations or Western Civilization
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| EN 118 | Intro to Human Communication | 3 |
| EN 161 | Journalism | 3 |
| HU 148 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| SS 165 | Intro Mass Media | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| EN 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EN 270 | Media Writing | 3 |
| HU 257 | Intermediate Media Production | 3 |
| | Laboratory Science | 4 |
| | Mathematics Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
4th Semester
| HU 235 | Social Media | 3 |
| HU 282 | Communication & Media Capstone | 3 |
| EN/HU - The Arts Selective | EN/HU Arts Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| | Science Selective | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
***Students must select from the Arts category
****Students must select from the Science category
Total Credit Hours: 64
Students should consult with their academic advisor for appropriate course selections.
This program complies with the State University General Education requirement.
For more information, contact the Humanities and Social Science Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8430.