Communications Degree

The communications program at North Lake College prepares the student to enter the fields of advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, public administration, and more. The program focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Program courses include: intercultural communication, speaking and listening, verbal and nonverbal interaction, rhetorical theory and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer communications degrees.

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North Lake College

Also known as North Harris Montgomery

5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX

North Lake College, located in Irving, Texas, was founded in 1977 as part of the Dallas County Community College District. The college is a public 2 year institution, utilizing an open enrollment policy and offering a variety of programs to residents of Irving. The school maintains partnerships with students, community, business, and public schools.

Such partnerships serve to enrich the community be creating various opportunities and programs. The school operates three satellite campuses in addition to the main campus to better reach the community. Program availability at the satellite campuses is based on community needs.

North Lake College provides learning opportunities to recent graduates and adults looking to return to school. As part of the college's mission, North Lake College is constantly looking to see what resources and programs it can add to assist in the needs of its community. North Lake College also provides student counseling and guidance in order to assist with potential problem s and to assist in planning for their education.

The goal of the school is to produce educated, responsible citizens, through quality education programs. To that end, the school maintains a high standard for its staff and faculty, challenging them to provide educational excellence to their students.

Academics

North Lake College offers a large number of programs resulting in diplomas, certificates or associate degrees. Additionally, the college offer adult education and continuing education courses, allowing adults to find educational opportunities locally. North Lake College provides the freshman and sophomore years of a college education and assists students wishing to transfer to a four year institution.

Technical and career programs provide individuals with a targeted education in a given field.  As a result, students are prepared to step into work at the entry level immediately after graduation.

NLC believes in providing a quality education to its students, constantly upgrading and revising curriculums to remain current, ensuring that students receive the best education possible. The school also offers online, and a combination on campus hybrid educational opportunities, assisting students with difficult schedules find the time to advance their education.

Programs offered at North Lake College include:

• Accounting
• Computer Graphics
• Business Administration
• Real Estate
• Plumbing
• Network Administrator and Support

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrolling at North Lake College must be at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals not meeting those criteria will be considered on a case by case basis. Applications for admission can be submitted at the campus or online.

Financial aid is available at North Lake College in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work study. Individuals interested in receiving financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligibility will be determined once the FAFSA is received by the Dallas County Community College District; the student is enrolled in a DCCCD school, and has submitted any additional documents requested by the financial aid office. Once completed, eligibility and awards will be determined and disbursed.

Athletics

The North Lake College Blazers participate in the Metro Athletic Conference of the NCJAA Division III. The school's athletic offerings include men's basketball and baseball, and women's volleyball and baseball.

On March 18, 2006 the men's basketball team won the 2006 National Junior College Athletic Association's Division III Championship, defeating the Gloucester County College (Sewell, New Jersey).

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs are a large part of student life at North Lake Community College. In addition to the large number of clubs currently active, the school allows for the formation of officially recognized clubs. Students can find or form clubs that suit their interests, finding like-minded individuals to discuss and participate in activities relating to those interests.

Clubs at North Lake College include:

• Actors Community Theatre Society
• Anime Club
• Environmental Club
• Epsilon Sigma Alpha Service Fraternity, North Lake College Chapter
• Jazz Club
• W.E.O.T.A. (We Expose Ourselves to Art) Art Club

Career Options for Graduates

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Radio and Television Announcers

Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Public Address System and Other Announcers

Description

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public address system and other announcers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $34140

Public Relations Specialists

Description

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $60860

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).