About Communications & New Media
Communication & New Media prepares students to communicate effectively across today’s evolving media landscape.
At CMCC, students develop skills in public speaking, writing, media analysis, research, and audience engagement while exploring how communication shapes culture, organizations, and digital spaces. Coursework emphasizes critical thinking, storytelling, and the ability to create messages tailored to different audiences and platforms.
Designed as a strong transfer pathway, the program prepares students for continued study in communication, media, journalism, public relations, marketing, and related fields while also building professional communication skills valued across many industries.
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Coursework
The Communication & New Media program combines communication theory, media studies, writing, and audience engagement to prepare students for continued study and modern communication environments. Students explore how messages are created, shared, and interpreted across personal, professional, and digital settings.
Communication and Public Speaking
- COM 100 Public Speaking
- COM 101 Interpersonal Communication
- COM 102 Introduction to Communications
Media, Culture, & Society
- COM 151 Mass Media and Popular Culture
- COM 201 Rhetorical Theory
- COM 205 Intercultural Communication
Writing, Research, & Critical Thinking
- ENG 201 Technical Writing
- ENG 220 Business Communications
- ENG 221 Advanced Composition and Research
- PHI 101 Critical Thinking
- PHI 111 Introduction to Ethics
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Where Graduates Transfer
Graduates of the Communication & New Media program transfer to four-year institutions to pursue bachelor’s degrees in communication, journalism, media studies, public relations, marketing, digital media, and related fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of the Communication & New Media program?
The Communication & New Media program explores how people create, share, and interpret messages across personal, professional, and digital environments. Students develop skills in communication, writing, media analysis, research, and audience engagement while examining how communication shapes culture and society.
Is this program designed for transfer?
Yes. The program is designed as a strong transfer pathway for students planning to continue their education in communication, journalism, public relations, media studies, marketing, digital media, and related fields at four-year institutions.
How is Communication & New Media different from Graphic Design?
Communication & New Media focuses on messaging, storytelling, audience engagement, and media analysis across written, oral, and digital platforms. Graphic Design focuses more on visual communication, design software, branding, photography, and production-based creative work. Students interested in communication strategy and media studies typically choose Communication & New Media.
What skills will I develop in this program?
Students develop skills in public speaking, interpersonal communication, research, writing, critical thinking, and media literacy. The program also emphasizes creating effective messages tailored to different audiences, platforms, and communication goals.
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