Herkimer College Announces New Degree Program in Communication and Media

Herkimer County Community College has announced a new associate in science degree program--Communication and Media.

Communication and Media A.S. will prepare students for transfer into a wide variety of bachelor’s degree programs in media and communications. The program meets requirements for three SUNY transfer paths: 1) Communication: Media, 2) Communication: Non-Media and 3) Media Production.

The program is designed to enhance student communication skills utilizing digital media. Core areas of study include media production, visual communication, journalism, social media and human communication.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in communication and media are expected to grow by six percent between 2016 and 2026. The demand for new jobs is attributed to the increasing need to create, edit, and disseminate information through a variety of emerging platforms.

“This program has been carefully crafted to prepare students for transfer while maintaining hands-on experience,” said Blake Pitcher, associate professor of digital graphics. “We are very excited about the new program, as it was built on the long history and strong foundation of media excellence at Herkimer College.”

For more information, visit www.herkimer.edu/communication contact the Admissions Office at 315-574-4028 or admissions@herkimer.edu.