Communications Degree

The communications program at Warren County Community 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 Missouri colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Warren County Community College

210 El Mercado Plaza, Jefferson City, MO

Warren County Community College was founded in 1981 as a college without walls.  College classes were taught at various high schools in Washington, New Jersey in a decentralized fashion.  WCCC was given a temporary location and the ability to grant degrees in 1987 with its first graduating class in 1988.

In 1996, the college was give its current location and has been providing the residents of Warren Country with the skills and education necessary to succeed. In 2011 the school opened a second campus in Philipsburg, New Jersey.

Academics

Warren County Community College offers many degree and certificate programs. Some programs are designed for transfer to a 4 institution while others provide technical or vocational training in order to assist students in developing the skills necessary to enter the work force as soon as possible.

Some programs offered include:

• Business Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Criminal Justice
• Environmental Studies
• History
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Warren County Community College should be at least sixteen years of age and provide all transcripts along with their submission of the school's application.

Students wishing to obtain financial aid should receive a federal PIN number buy completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If found eligible the student will be contacted by the school and must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to maintain receiving such aid.

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

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

• Jefferson City, MO
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $55210

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