Mass Communications
Expand your interviewing, reporting and writing skills in our Mass Communications degree program as you encounter a rigorous curriculum that puts you at the forefront of mass media creation. Strengthen your eye for capture-worthy moments for our TV station or publications. Immerse yourself in our award-winning student-led media outlets like The Lantern newspaper, The Grizzly magazine or KBTL 88.1 The Grizz radio station, all while receiving an in-state books and tuition scholarship.
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Communicate to the Masses
Our instructors are seasoned leaders, equipped to guide you in whichever path you choose. Whether you want to sit behind the mic in a sound studio during a live broadcast, produce a football game or investigate community news, we prepare you. You have access to innovative TV and radio studios, and computer labs. Motivating teammates and classes prepare you for a variety of print journalism or broadcasting internships, immediate employment or university transfer.
Books and Tuition Scholarships
Interested in joining our student-led media outlets but don’t want to major in Mass Communications? You’re in luck, as our mass communications in-state books and tuition scholarships are open to all majors. Click here to set up a scholarship interview.
What to Do with a Mass Communications Degree
Our program prepares you to transfer to a four-year university or pursue a steady career in the following or related positions:
- Broadcast journalist
- Radio DJ
- TV producer
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Mass Communication program.
- Reporting
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Media Buying and Selling
- Issues in New Media
Mass Communication (Associate of Science)
Specialize in Your Field
If you'd prefer to focus on one area of mass communications, check out these degree pathways.
Mass Communication, Journalism
Begin your journalism degree and practice your reporting skills on one of our two student-led journalism outlets, The Lantern newspaper and The Grizzly magazine.
Mass Communication, Radio/TV
Prepare for a variety of broadcasting and webcasting careers. Gain early and frequent opportunities to produce radio and television programming for a real audience.
Mass Communication, Sports Media
Shoot and edit videos, create and conduct interviews with players and coaches, produce post-game content and script play-by-play and color commentary for live broadcasts.
Additional Information
Check Out Our Student-Led Media Outlets
Butler Radio KBTL 88.1 FM
The Grizz is the student-run radio station for Butler Community College and the surrounding communities. We flavor our Rock-Jazz format with a wide variety of specialty music and talk shows.
The Lantern
The Lantern is the largest circulating community college newspaper in Kansas, known for its thorough coverage of campus and community news, thought-provoking op/ed page and accuracy in reporting.
Butler Student Media YouTube Channel
The Butler Student Media YouTube channel is where you can check out some of our Mass Communication students' work throughout the years.
