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Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

74%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,235

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Multimedia Degree

In its most basic terms, Digital Communication and Multimedia is a field of study fusing art, technology, and business to arrive at products used for commercial purposes. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer multimedia degrees.

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Tunxis Community College

300 Summit St, Hartford, CT

About
Tunxis Community College, located in Farmington, Connecticut, was founded in 1969 and is one of the 12 community college located throughout the state as part of the Connecticut Community Colleges System. The school is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is named after the Tunxis Native American Tribe that once occupied areas along the Farmington River and the word Tunxis means “The point where the river bends.”

Academics
Tunxis Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to choose which path is right for them. Individuals pursuing academic transfer will complete a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year program, and then apply for transfer to a four year institution and complete the final two years to complete their bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer  a hands on education in a high demand field or industry and upon completion allows the student to enter the workforce as qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid
Tunxis Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual who is eighteen years of age or has earned a high school diploma to enroll by submitting an application and paying fees. Providing previous transcripts and test scores is also recommended, as is participating in new student enrollment and meeting with a counselor prior to registration. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Multimedia program at Tunxis Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

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.

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Tunxis Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Tunxis Community College may provide services like:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Day care for children