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Division of Communication & Creative Media

Communication continues to be one of the fastest growing fields in the 21st Century, and Champlain's program offers an excellent preparation for work in various communication fields such as: radio, television, magazines and newspapers, the Web, public relations, advertising, conflict management, and public address. In addition to career placement the program offers a solid grounding for those students who are looking to go on to graduate school.

Communication meets the needs of the increasing number of students who enter Champlain College, not immediately seeking to specialize in one particular area, but instead want and need to experiment with a wider variety of related course work.

In the Mass Media Courses you'll learn to produce a quality media product with assignments built around real-world media situations such as shooting, writing, and editing a TV news story, a Web news release or producing a music video under deadline. In the Human Communication courses you will get a firm grounding in communication theory and hone your skills as an effective speaker, small group member, and savvy listener.

Step back and look at the media with a critical eye by investigating the political and economic institutions that have shaped the media. Examine the artistic and social heritage through which film, broadcasting and the print media have developed. Study the social and psychological structures, which both influence and are influenced by the media.

Through a balanced approach, the program simultaneously develops technical skill and an understanding of the artistic, historical and theoretical traditions on which the discipline is built.

Are you ready to become a media-savvy professional in a fast-paced environment that spans the broadcast industry, corporate America and the nonprofit world? Are you ready to enter the world of law, education, politics, business management or sales?

At Champlain, you'll dig right in to learn things you never thought possible.

Program Highlights
- Design a communication program to fit your career aspirations or future education-- Choose from courses in advertising, marketing, public relations, television and audio production, digital editing, print and electronic media writing, film appreciation, creativity and conceptual development, media design, ethics in the media, human communication, conflict management, public speaking, organizational communication and intercultural communication.
- Communication majors learn to analyze, evaluate and critique communication practices in a variety of contexts, both mediated and personal.
- Master professional skills and procedures using cutting-edge technology -- Gain hands-on experience with industry-quality equipment in digital editing suites, a television studio, plus numerous video labs, computer labs and audio studios. Champlain offers state-of-the-art facilities to teach professional practices so you can land an entry-level position armed with an array of finely honed skills.
- The expanded course options will correspond to expanded career options and professional opportunities. The program fosters a broad-based conceptual understanding of modern communication and its role in society.
- Communication at Champlain now encompasses the increasing prominence of computer-mediated and personal digitized communication. The combination of being immersed in both media communication and human communication provides students with the professional skills they need to excel in the ever-changing communication environment of the 21st century.
- Learn through a mix of theory and hands-on experience -- Classes range from production-oriented, where you'll learn to script, direct, shoot and edit videos shot on location, to theoretical, where you'll learn the historical and critical context of human communication within a context of cultural, economic and technological factors, enabling you to create ethical, enlightened work.
- Learn about real-life environments from industry experts -- As mentors both in and out of the classroom, the faculty contribute a wealth of experience from a variety of professional backgrounds including radio, television, public relations, journalism, advertising, publishing, theater and film.
- Get involved in an internship -- Jump-start your career with a 140-hour internship that corresponds with your area of interest. This real-world experience is critical in this major to provide you with hands-on experience for your employment search.
Curriculum
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Second Semester:
- COR 330 - International Cultural Studies
- COR 330 - International Cultural Studies
- General Elective
- MKT 200 - Customer Relationship
  or COM 340 - Organizational Communication
  or MCM 165 - Business of Music
  or DFM 320 - The Business of Film
- GDD 211 - Digital Publication
  or GDD 112 - Intro to Web Design
  or DFM 230 - Audio and Video Digital Editing
  or MCM 340 - Advanced Video Production
  or MCM 330 - Adv. Audio Production and Sound Design
Fourth Year

First Semester:
- General Elective
- MCM 305 - Creativity & Conceptual Development
  or MCM 310 - Writing for PR or WRT 340 - Ad. Journalism Prac: Writing or COM 350 - Conflict Management
- MKT 330 - Brand & Account Management
  or MKT 340 - Non-Profit and Social Marketing
  or MKT 410 - Advanced Advertising
- Natural Science with Lab
- MCM 135 - Radio Practicum
  or MCM 225 - Video Practicum
  or EBC Elective 411 A/B/C/D/ or E
  or THE 100 - Theatre Lab
  or WRT 110 - Lit Mag I
Second Semester:
- COR 410 - College Capstone Exp: Comm Internship
- MCM 410 - Broadcast Management
  or MCM 315 - Contemporary Media
  or MCM 405 - Issues in PR
- MCM 360 - Legal Issues in Comm.
  or EBC 460 - Internet Issues and Strategy
- General Elective
- MCM 135 - Radio Practicum
  or MCM 225 - Video Practicum
  or EBC Elective 411 A/B/C/D/ or E
  or THE 100 - Theatre Lab
  or WRT 110 - Lit Mag I
BS Degree in Communication
Career Opportunities
- Print and broadcast news
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Human Resources
- Mediator
- Radio broadcasting
- New media journalism
- Electronic media production
- Programming
- Audio engineer
- Communications specialist
- Community relations director
- Concert tour manager
- Master control operator
- Media planner
- Media relations specialist
- Media buyerPromotions manager
- Political strategist
- Speech writer
- Studio manager
- Talent agent
- Technical director
- TV director or producer
Student Resources
Want to Learn More About the Communication Career Outlook?

Visit the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Web site.
Click for:

Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations and Sales Managers

Broadcasting

News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents

Public Relations Specialist

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