This program is designed for the student intending to transfer to a senior institution to complete a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum offers an emphasis in Public Relations & Marketing, Multimedia Journalism, or Multimedia Production. Students in the Public Relations & Marketing emphasis complete more design oriented courses. Students in the Multimedia Journalism emphasis complete more writing courses. Students in the Multimedia Production emphasis complete more applied study courses. Separate curricula are provided as guidelines.

HCC’s Mass Communication program is also a proud technical supporter of Freepod, a local news podcast that covers the Freeport, Illinois area with volunteering journalists.

Major

Mass Communication – AA (Program Outcome)

Degrees

Associate of Arts

Click on the Studio 136 logo to view all episodes of the talk show written, produced, and directed by the students of the Highland Community College Mass Communication department. Each week, the show will feature a live performance and an interview with an interesting member of the Highland community.

2+2 Transfer Agreement for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting from WIU

Broadcasting – Production
Broadcasting – News Performance
Broadcasting – Sports Broadcasting

Mass Communication Contacts

Jim Yeager, Mass Communication Faculty
Vicki Schulz, Advisor and Transfer Coordinator