Associate of Applied Science in Communications and Media

The Associate of Applied Science in Communications and Media is a 63-semester hour program. Students may complete this program at their own rate of progress. Most students, however, complete this program in two years. This program is appropriate for those who desire to obtain a general knowledge of biblical and theological studies and practical application of various forms of Christian service and media. The Associate of Applied Science in Communications and Media allows students to specialize in media studies by completing over half of their required core in media courses.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Communications and Media, the graduate should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate effective communication with an increasingly multicultural population both nationally and internationally.
  2. Apply solid theoretical and practical principles of the persuasion process in evangelism.
  3. Understand and recognize the Holy Spirit’s involvement and influence in the communication of the Gospel and of ministry in general.
  4. Make practical application of principles of communication in interpersonal, small group, and organizational contexts.
  5. Use mixes of media to accomplish ministry goals in church, missions, and evangelism contexts.
  6. Adapt the dramatic format to diverse ministry situations presented by the church and para-church organizations.

61% of graduates reported that they are extremely confident and very confident  in their ability to use mixes of media to accomplish ministry goals in church, missions and evangelism contexts.  (Communications and Media Assessment)

Program Requirements for A.A.S. In Communications and Media



General Education Requirements
  English Composition I  
  English Composition II  
  Success in College  
  Foundation in Communication (Course options available)  
  Capstone  
  Social Science (Course options available)  
  Arts/Humanities/Literature (Course options available)  
  Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics  
  Environmental Science  
Bible and Theology (Choose any 4 courses)
  Old Testament  
  New Testament History  
  Bible Study Methods  
  Life of Christ  
  Acts  
  Theology I  
  Theology II  
Church Ministries (Choose any 2 courses)
  Introduction to Christian Leadership  
  Christian Ethics  
  Spiritual Formation  
  Marriage and Family  
Communication and Media (Select any 7 courses)
  Audio and Light Production  
  TV Studio Production  
  Single Camera Video  
  Scene Design  
  Media Applications  
  Intro to Media & Journalism  
  Media Communication  
  Understanding Media through Lens of Photography  
  Scriptwriting  
  Media Elective