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
  • CPL
ESL Milestone Certificate of Achievement: Pathway to Transfer - Written and Oral CommunicationCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
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 (70)

Art DirectorsBachelor's degreeStable111,040
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
SociologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising101,690
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Special Effects Artists & AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Speech-Language PathologistsMaster's degree, Certificate after master'sRising95,410
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable94,680
Technical WritersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable91,670
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Area, Ethnic, & 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
Producers & DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation EquipmentCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising82,730
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining81,500
Avionics TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising81,390
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable78,630
English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
Social & Community Service ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising78,240
Philosophy & Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,050
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Search Marketing StrategistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising76,950
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
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
Poets, Lyricists & Creative WritersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers & AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Film & Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising69,780
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
FundraisersBachelor's degreeRising66,490
Anthropologists & ArcheologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Music Directors & ComposersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable63,670
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,970
ElectriciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising62,350
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
CuratorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
ArchivistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Advertising Sales AgentsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining61,460
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,950
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Meeting, Convention, & Event PlannersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising59,440
ChoreographersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Audio & Video TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Broadcast TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Desktop PublishersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining53,620
Proofreaders and Copy MarkersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Proofreaders & Copy MarkersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Word Processors & TypistsHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining47,850
Speech-Language Pathology AssistantsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising46,050
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680
Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680
File ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Master's degreeDeclining41,270
TutorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining40,090