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Program Philosophy

• RCTC offers hands-on training and industry preparation for students interested in a career in Mass Communications.

Degrees and Certificates

• RCTC offers a Mass Communications Associate in Science degree and three certificate options. These certificate options include: Broadcasting, News writing/Journalism and Public Relations/Advertising. RCTC also offers a certificate in Photography.

Courses

• Depending on the program options selected, courses may include: Principles of Broadcasting, Audio Production, Video Composition I & II, Beginning Newswriting, Photojournalism, Freelance Writing, Publications Lab, Desktop Publishing, Introduction to Technical Communications, Digital Audio Production, Mass Communications Law/Ethics, Salesmanship, Principles of Marketing, Public Relations, Presentation Graphics, and Principles of Advertising.

Program Course Requirements and Descriptions

• For more detailed program information, refer to RCTC's program course requirements at http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/index.html
• For descriptions of the courses included with the Mass Communications degree go to http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/courses/index.html

Start Time

• Students can start coursework any semester. Some courses are not offered every semester so students are encouraged to meet with program advisors to plan ahead.