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Communication

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  • Gain the practical and theoretical skills needed to thrive in the rewarding and challenging media and communications sectors.
  • Median annual pay for media and communications workers is more than $113,000.
  • The number of media and communications jobs is forecast to grow 6% by 2031, about as fast as the average for all employment sectors.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

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Broadcasting - Broadcast Journalism Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Broadcast Journalism, which prepares graduates for careers in radio, TV and digital media as well as preparing students for transfer to a four-year university.

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Broadcasting - Broadcast Journalism Concentration, A.S.C.T.

Students can earn an associate degree in Broadcast Journalism, which prepares graduates for careers in radio, TV and digital media as well as preparing students for transfer to a four-year university.

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Broadcasting, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Broadcasting, which prepares graduates for careers in radio, television, and digital media as well as preparing students for transfer to a four-year university.

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Broadcasting, A.S.C.T.

Students can earn an associate degree in Broadcasting, which prepares graduates for careers in radio, television, and digital media as well as preparing students for transfer to a four-year university.
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Journalism, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Journalism, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and sets the foundation for careers in digital media, newspapers, and magazines.
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Multimedia Communications, A.S.C.T.

Students can earn an associate degree in Multimedia Communications, which prepares graduates for careers in graphic design, interactive media, audio and video production, broadcast journalism, and media sales and marketing. Students also are prepared for transfer to a four-year university.
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Photojournalism, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Photojournalism, which prepares graduates for careers in digital media, newspapers, and magazines and for transfer to a four-year university.
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Public Relations and Communication - Communication Studies Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Communications Studies, which prepares students for transfer to a four-year university and sets the foundation for communications careers in business, government, the nonprofit sector, and health care.
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Public Relations and Communication, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Public Relations, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for success in business, the nonprofit sector, sports franchises, higher education, and health care.

Have questions?

We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@VINU.EDU or call 812-888-4313 for more information.

Our Faculty

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Karen Braselton

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Ann Hefner

Associate Professor

812-888-4234
ahefner@vinu.edu
Kathy Lay

Kathy Lay

Assistant Professor

812-888-4350
kathleen.lay@vinu.edu
Jennifer McNeece

Jennifer McNeece

Troy Vaupel

Troy Vaupel

Adjunct Faculty, Broadcasting

812-888-4553
troy.vaupel@vinu.edu
Andrew Morrison

Andrew W. Morrison

Adjunct Faculty, Broadcasting

812-888-4954
amorrison@vinu.edu
Nicole Carie

Nichole L. Carie

Adjunct Faculty, Broadcasting

812-888-5283
ncarie@vinu.edu
Kevin Watson

Kevin D. Watson

Adjunct Faculty, Broadcasting

812-888-4950
kwatson@vinu.edu
Julie Sievers

Julie Sievers

Adjunct Faculty, Broadcasting

jsievers@vinu.edu