Communications

Careers in Communications

The demand for skilled communication professionals is growing in today's data-driven world. After earning a bachelor's degree in communications, you'll be prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities in broadcasting, public relations, journalism, and related fields.

Where Our Graduates Work

Our Communications graduates work in a variety of media careers in Rochester and throughout the Finger Lakes, including:

• Auburn Citizen
• Clear Channel
• New York Film Office
• Spectrum Cable News
• WROC and WHEC

Transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree Program

The Communications A.S. degree prepares you to transfer to a related bachelor’s degree program. You'll take classes that align with the requirements of a future college major.

FLCC partners with other colleges to make your transfer path easier:

• Transfer Agreements outline how FLCC classes and credits transfer to a partner college.
• Joint Admissions Agreements admit you to FLCC and a transfer school at the same time.

Our advisors will help you select courses that fit your goals and make the most of your credits when you transfer.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Students in our Communications program go on to earn bachelor's degrees from colleges such as:

• Hunter College
• Ithaca College
• St. John Fisher University
• Stony Brook University
• Syracuse University
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY Geneseo
• SUNY Oswego

TV Studio Experience

Gain hands-on experience with digital video production in our 900-square-foot on-campus television studio. You'll plan and write scripts, shoot video footage, edit digital media files, and distribute content across various platforms. Course assignments reflect the projects you'll receive in the workplace, introducing you to the full media production cycle — including research, interviewing, recording, and editing.

Regional Internship Opportunities

Complete an internship in advertising, journalism, public relations, scriptwriting, or video production while earning your degree. Some of our internship partners include CMAC (live events center), FLTV (cable television), Dixon Schwabl (advertising agency), and a variety of other regional media outlets.

Communications Courses

Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• BUS 229 - Advertising
• COM 101 - FYS in Communications and New Media
• COM 110 - Public Speaking
• COM 123 - Video Production I
• COM 202 - Intro to Mass Communication
• COM 223 - Media Writing

Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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