NHTI's Communications degree program prepares you to build a successful career in today’s complex, information-based, media-driven culture and allows you to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, or other related fields. You will gain opportunities to:
- Study communication in everyday relationships, groups, and organizations; students discover how these systems are created, maintained, and improved.
- Learn critical thinking, problem solving, conflict management, and collaborative strategies; students develop leadership, career development, and understanding skills for different situations.
- Develop skills in writing, editing, social media, and analysis; students learn to create and deliver effective messages through written, oral, digital, and broadcast channels.
Do you have questions? Contact Alan Lindsay, department chair, at alindsay@ccsnh.edu or 603-271-6484 x4242. You can also request more info here!
Apply for this program today on our Admissions page with step-by-step instructions and enrollment pathways built just for you!
Communications skills are needed across industries and disciplines, such as social media, media, broadcasting, journalism, photography, business, public relations, travel and tourism, sales, advising, law, health, human services, education, and ministry. Graduates can enter into the following professions (not an inclusive list):
- Radio and TV stations broadcaster
- Newspaper and magazine writer/editor
- Student and athlete advising
- Advertising/marketing/social media developer
The communication skills derived from the degree can help students succeed in corporate settings or in organizations involving communications, media, broadcasting, journalism, photography, business, public relations, politics, law, health, human services, education, and ministry.
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Degree Tracks: Communications
Degree Tracks: Digital
Degree Tracks: Mindful
Degree Tracks: Sports
Degree Tracks: Visual Arts
Program Learning Outcomes
This program seeks to guide and develop students into becoming ethical, hard-working, and thoughtful contributors in their personal lives, careers, and society. Accordingly, the program will develop students’ abilities to:
- Exemplify high ethical standards in personal and professional communication.
- Participate in discussions about cultural diversity.
- Communicate through individual and group presentations and speeches and participate in a symposium.
- Effectively employ communications and social media tools.
- Assess the dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict management involving personal and business relationships.
- Develop a communication plan to enact during a crisis within an organization and then reflect and revise communication strategies used during the crisis.
