Communications Program

Students interested in a career in communications can now pursue an associate of arts degree in that major. Cowley has added Communications to its long list of programs of study. General education requirements for the two-year degree comprise a minimum of 39 credit hours. But the 23 hours of recommended electives include a variety of communications courses. Humanities Department Instructor Tom Mason will teach many of the elective courses. One of the courses being promoted within the major is Introduction to Broadcasting. It is being offered from 11-11:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on the Arkansas City campus.

The goal of this course is to help students understand the history and the advancements in the field of broadcasting, and to also help students understand what the field of broadcasting has to offer them through textbook applications and hands-on approaches. Students will not only learn about different methods and techniques in broadcasting, but will actually have the opportunity to produce their own radio show, with the possibility of having it aired on one of the local radio stations.

Other elective courses within the major include Public Speaking, Advanced Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Introduction to Public Relations, Radio Practicum, and Group Dynamics.

Persons interested in learning more information about the program should contact Mason at (620) 441-5278 or mason@cowley.edu.

Fall 2004