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  "college": "college-of-the-siskiyous",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Degrees and Certificates A-Z",
  "id": "communication-studies-social-media-aa",
  "name": "Communication Studies: Social Media - AA",
  "award": "A.A. Degree Major",
  "department": "degreesandcertificatesa-z",
  "sourceUrl": "https://siskiyous.elumenapp.com/catalog/cos26-27catalog/program/communication-studies-social-media-aa-fall-2026",
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      "markdown": "**Credits:** 18.0 credits\n\nExplore how digital technology makes storytelling accessible through podcasting, social media, and broadcasting. This program teaches you how to create engaging content, design targeted media campaigns, and analyze audience impact—preparing you for careers in sports broadcasting, digital journalism, podcasting, and newly developing media.\n\n### Program Requirements"
    },
    {
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "18"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses",
          "units": "9"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 1700",
          "title": "Introduction to Mass Media",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 2100",
          "title": "Podcasting and Live Streaming",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 2200",
          "title": "Advanced Podcasting and Live Streaming",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Take 3 of the following",
          "units": "9"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BA 1004",
          "title": "Business Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BA 1011",
          "title": "Social Media Marketing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 1500",
          "title": "Oral Interpretation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL 1021",
          "title": "Writing for Contemporary Digital Platforms",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
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      "markdown": "### Recommended Sequence\n\n#### Recommended Sequence\n\n**Term 1** (3 units)\n\n-   COMS2100 - Podcasting and Live Streaming (3)\n\n**Term 2** (6 units)\n\n-   COMS2200 - Advanced Podcasting and Live Streaming (3)\n-   ENGL1021 - Writing for Contemporary Digital Platforms (3)\n\n**Term 3** (9 units)\n\n-   COMS1700 - Introduction to Mass Media (3)\n-   BA1004 - Business Communication (3)\n-   BA1011 - Social Media Marketing (3)\n-   COMMC1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)\n-   COMS1500 - Oral Interpretation (3)\n-   ENGL1021 - Writing for Contemporary Digital Platforms (3)\n-   COMMC1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)\n-   COMS1500 - Oral Interpretation (3)\n\n### Program Outcomes\n\n#### COMS 1700\n\n#### COMS 2100\n\n#### COMS 2200\n\n#### Communication Studies\n\n#### Communication Studies--A.A."
    }
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}