Language and Communication

The Language and Communication pathway offers opportunities for students to study Broadcasting, Communication Studies, English, Journalism, and Foreign Languages. These programs help students develop the cultural competency, communication and critical thinking skills that are highly desired in the workplace and lead to a wide variety of career opportunities. Students may earn certificates and degrees in these fields of study or prepare for transfer to a four-year university.

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American Sign Language and Deaf CultureAssociate in Arts- n/a
Communication StudiesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 2.0Associate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Drone JournalismCertificate of Achievement- n/a
EnglishAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
EnglishAssociate in Arts- n/a
ESL Certificate of Proficiency in Academic EnglishCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ESL Milestone Certificate of Achievement: Pathway to Transfer - Written and Oral CommunicationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Foreign LanguageAssociate in Arts- n/a
JournalismAssociate in Arts- n/a
JournalismAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
JournalismCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Multimedia JournalismCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Public RelationsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Radio and Television/Video ProductionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Radio Broadcast NewsAssociate in Arts- n/a
Radio Broadcast NewsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Radio BroadcastingAssociate in Arts- n/a
Radio BroadcastingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Radio ProductionAssociate in Arts- n/a
SpanishAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Spanish Language MediaCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Sports BroadcastingCertificate of Achievement- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Language and Communication (22)

Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Producers and DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Talent DirectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining81,500
English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
EditorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining75,260
Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers and AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising69,780
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
FundraisersBachelor's degreeRising66,490
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Broadcast TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Proofreaders and Copy MarkersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680

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