Communications

Communication is at the heart of the human experience. Students in the Communications degree program at Southern Vermont College will develop an ability to discern how we receive and digest information, gain an understanding of the culture of broadcasting, and explore the world of the media. The social aspects and impacts of communication, as well as the ethical, moral, and stereotypical implications of language and media, are integral to the study of mass media. Interdisciplinary by design, students will experience real-life, hands-on learning by writing, editing, and producing newspapers as well as working with local radio and television stations. Students in both tracks will be working extensively in their fields through practicum and internship opportunities. This degree program provides increased opportunities for personal and public success by emphasizing not just the technology but the comprehensive and complex relationships among community, communication, information, culture, youth and media.

Program of Study Requirements Credits
General Core Requirements 45
Communications Core
  • Cm101 Mass Communications
  • Cm203 Journalism I
  • Cm406 Practicum: Seminar III
  • En300 Speaking for the Professions OR En303 Writing for the Professions
 12
Choose one Track

Media Communications Track

  • Cm110 Introduction to Radio Broadcasting OR IT265 Advanced Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
  • Cm204 Broadcast Writing OR Cm320 Literary Journalism
  • Cm220 Production I
  • Cm310 Journalism II
  • Cm315 Performance and Presentation OR IT255 Intermediate Web Authoring
  • Cm340 Production II
  • Cm404 Practicum: Seminar I
  • Cm405 Practicum: Seminar II

Corporate Communications Track

  • Cm301 Public Relations
  • Cm304 Advertising
  • Cm310 Journalism II OR Mg207 Marketing
  • Cm330 Topics in Journalism OR Cm403 Communications in Society
  • Cm404 Practicum: Seminar I
  • Cm405 Practicum: Seminar II
  • IT255 Intermediate Web Authoring
  • IT265 Advanced Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
 24
Minor (optional), not in Communications 18
General Electives 21
Total Credits 120