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Prepare for an exciting career in a variety of media and communications fields. This program provides a solid foundation in communications theory and practice that enables you to transfer to a four-year college to complete your degree.

Careers

Students seeking an exciting career in the broadcast industry need a solid foundation of industry knowledge and skills to succeed. Pierce College's Communication Studies program provides this foundation by preparing students to transfer to a four-year college for further study of communications and broadcasting.

Potential Job and Salary Information

Transfer

Communication Studies courses may be taken as electives and are especially valuable to students planning on majoring in this field at a four-year school. Check with the school you wish to attend for detailed information on transfer requirements.

Transfer Institution Information

Course Maps

Pierce's core communication studies courses cover the basics of business and mass media, public speaking, newswriting and technology. From there, students may choose an area of emphasis to further their understanding and gain additional, specialized skills.

Career Pathway Course Map

Contacts

Patrick
Daugherty
Speech and Drama
253-964-6683
Fred
Metzger
Communication/Theatre/Film Instructor
253-964-6659
Nichole
Nicholson
Adjunct Assistant Professor
253-864-3213
Nikki
Poppen-Eagan
Communication Studies Professor
253-840-8393
Joshua
Potter
Associate Professor - Communication Studies & Drama
253-840-8396