Communication and Media A.S.

Think. Engage. Create.

Join a program founded on over 40 years of communication and media excellence. As a student in the Communication and Media, A.S. program you’ll acquire the fundamental skills of media production and human communication. You’ll learn how to create and share media, including video, audio, graphics, and journalistic content.

Features of the program include an experienced and supportive faculty, Adobe graphics and photo lab, Avid Media Composer Lab, and a transfer-friendly course of study.

Key aspects of study:

Video, audio, and graphics production
Journalism
Visual communication
Social media
Media writing

Graduates are prepared for transfer to a wide variety of four-year media and communication programs. The program meets requirements for three SUNY Transfer Paths—Communication: Media, Communication: Non-Media, and Media Production. This helps ensure a smooth transition to continue your studies at many SUNY schools and programs.

View our program course requirements as published in the College Catalog.

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Herkimer College offers a quality and affordable educational experience.

Pay For College

According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the next decade, employment in media and communications is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. As a graduate of our program, you’ll have a solid foundation to continue your studies, and further specialize your focus.

Like our media graduates, who transferred and completed their four-year degrees, these job titles await you:

News Producer
Public Relations Coordinator
Communications Representative
Content Creator
Multimedia Journalist
Digital Media Manager
Developer Advocate
Graphic Designer
Social Media Specialist
Marketing Coordinator
Reporter
Social Media Coordinator

Transfer Agreements

Please review transfer agreements we have established (for our Communication and Media A.S. Program) with four-year colleges & universities to provide a seamless transfer of credits. Programs also offered online are denoted by asterisk *.

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Faculty Spotlight

Blake Pitcher | Associate Professor, Digital Graphics

"The Communication & Media program is designed to be hands-on and transfer-friendly. Students have many opportunities to get involved in a meaningful way, to develop a portfolio of work, and to earn leadership and collaborative experience. It’s unique because it’s broad enough to expose students to a variety of communication and media pursuits, but focused enough so they have critical general education and communication credits they need to transfer into related programs."

Learn More: Blake Pitcher

Opportunities for Involvement


The General is Herkimer College’s new student newspaper featuring objective coverage of the campus community and special features.	Phaethon is an award-winning arts & literary publication featuring student fiction, poetry, and artwork. Media majors have opportunities to both submit work and create the publication.	WVHC radio connects the college with the local community. Students have the opportunity to produce and host live and pre-recorded shows, broadcast locally and streamed to the world.
Visit The General website	View the latest Phaethon	Stream WVHC Live

Additionally, you can participate in our Radio-Television Club, the Music Industry Club, and many more student organizations on campus, featuring opportunities to engage with the campus community.