Communications

The Communications Pathway prepares students for transfer and for success in today’s fast-changing, media-rich world. Students learn how to assess, craft, and share messages that inform, inspire, and influence - whether through writing, speaking, multimedia production, or digital storytelling.

Through hands-on practice, students develop professional skills in public speaking, digital communication, interpersonal interaction, and audience analysis—skills that are essential across many businesses, industries, and nonprofit vocations. Coursework emphasizes the ability to research, create, and present ideas effectively using current technologies and platforms, preparing graduates to adapt their communication style to diverse audiences and contexts.

Strong communication skills open doors to virtually every academic field and professional career. This pathway provides an excellent foundation for transfer into Communications, Media Studies, English, or related fields, and for careers in areas such as:

Journalism, digital media, and broadcasting
Marketing, public relations, and brand strategy
Social media and content creation
Corporate and nonprofit communication
Technical and professional writing
Creative writing and digital storytelling
Education, business, politics, and law

Pathway Advisor:

Click HERE to schedule an appointment with a Pathway Advisor.

Faculty Mentors:

Jennifer Lundberg Anders - Communications
Seán Henne - Composition, Literature, Creative Writing
Jodi Radloff - Composition
Paula Rolim - Composition, English as a Second Language

Programs

WSCC Degree Pathways

WSCC Degree Pathway - Communications

Transfer Programs

Michigan Transfer Pathways

Michigan Transfer Pathway - Communications