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