Communications - A.S. Degree
Start Your Broadcasting Career at Alvin Community College
Are you interested in Broadcasting or Digital Media content creation? If so, starting an educational journey in Broadcast Communications may be for you. ACC offers specialized coursework in audio and video broadcasting. You will gain valuable experience at KACC-FM, a federally licensed radio station and have the opportunity to produce programming for KACCTV, the local cable access channel. ACC also offers unique opportunities for internships in commercial, television facilities, production companies and sports broadcasting franchises. Hone your creative skills while preparing to transfer to a university. ACC will make sure you’re ready
Learning Opportunities
Opportunities exist in the areas of performance, programming, news, general administration,
engineering and sales. Presently, the fields of broadcast communication, digital media,
multimedia
production, social network management, corporate and broadcast communication are experiencing
remarkable growth. Students who successfully complete this program will be ready to
transfer to a university and complete a bachelor’s degree.
What Will I Study?
You will take courses in a wide variety of topics such as:
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Media Writing
- Photography
- and more!
For More Information:
Website: www.alvincollege.edu/communications
Phone: 281.756.3770
Email: RadioTV@alvincollege.edu
Program Cost*
Approximate costs for the Degree programs are $4,400 for in-district students and $7,160 for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
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COMMUNICATIONS |
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| FIRST YEAR - FALL SEMESTER | CREDITS |
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Δ+COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
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COMM 2311 - Media Writing |
3 |
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+ENGL 1301 - Composition I |
3 |
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+ Select form American History Core Curriculum |
3 |
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+ Select form Component Area Options Core Curriculum-Group 2 |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
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COMM 1318 Photography I |
3 |
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COMM 1336 Video Production I |
3 |
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+ENGL 1302 Composition II |
3 |
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+MATH 1332 Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
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+ Select form Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum |
3 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
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+GOVT 2305 Federal Government |
3 |
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+SPCH 1315 Public Speaking |
3 |
| SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER | |
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COMM 2303- Audio Production I |
3 |
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COMM 1337 - Video Production II |
3 |
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+GOVT 2306 - Texas Government |
3 |
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+Select from Life & Physical Sciences Core Curriculum |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
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Δ+COMM 2366 - Film Appreciation |
3 |
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COMM 2305 - Editing & Layout |
3 |
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+Select from Life & Physical Sciences Core Curriculum |
3 |
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+Select from American History Core Curriculum |
3 |
| COMMUNICATIONS (A.S.) DEGREE | 60 |
+Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Academic Advisor for proper
course selection.
Δ Field of Study Curriculum
Visit the ACC Catalog page for a complete academic listing.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
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