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Online Mass Communication Associate to Bachelor's Degree Associate to Bachelor's (A2B) at WUV

Mass Communication at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours84

Total Courses14

Term Length1 Year Self-Paced

Program OverviewWhy earn your Mass Communication degree at WUV?

The Associate to Bachelor's in Mass Communication at westerfirld university of virginia is a 1-year completion program for AS graduates. Students advance their expertise in media theory, media and society, and digital technology grounded in core social sciences coursework in sociology, political science, and world literature.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Media, culture, and technology in modern society
  • Mass communication theory and applied media studies
  • Media and society: social roles of mass media
  • Political science and governance in media contexts
  • Foundations of sociology and social behavior
  • World literature and cultural narrative in media
Mass Communication at WUV

Courses & CurriculumMass Communication curriculum

14 courses: 8 core social sciences, 6 specialist courses.

Core Social Sciences

8 core social sciences courses.

SS-080Introduction to Political Science
SS-196Introduction to Mass Communication
SS-291World Literature
SS-381Foundations of Sociology
SS-395English Rhetoric
SS-664Essentials of General Psychology
SS-777Introduction to World History
SS-812Introduction to Economics

Specialist Courses

6 specialist courses in Mass Communication.

MAC-121Mass Communication Research
VSC-265Introduction to Visual Communication
MAC-303Introduction to Mass Communication
JOU-679Media, Culture and Technology
MAC-841Media and Society
MAC-901Introduction to Mass Communication Theory

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Mass Communication degree?

A Associate to Bachelor's in Mass Communication from WUV opens doors to rewarding careers in education, research, media, and public service:

  • Media Research Assistant — Support audience research and media analytics projects.
  • Visual Communication Coordinator — Assist with digital content and visual media production.
  • Communications Assistant — Support media teams in corporate and nonprofit organizations.
  • Continue Your Education — Advance to Bachelor's or higher at WUV.