Mass Communication / Public Relations / Speech Communication

General Information
Communication emphasizes the theory and skills of oral, visual, and written expression which are valuable in any career. Students may pursue study in one of three majors within the discipline.

Required Courses: Mass Communication
Required Courses: Public Relations
Required Courses: Speech Communication
Department of Music, Art and Communication

Career Opportunities
Mass Communication
Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication are exposed to the theoretical principles and pragmatic skills necessary for a career in the media. Exposure to audio, radio and video production, news gathering and reporting, copywriting, announcing, and field and control room equipment operation provide students with a strong foundation for broadcasting related careers, work in independent production houses, or work with corporate video production.

Public Relations
The bachelor's degree Public Relations provides a thorough background in the theoretical principles and the practical application of Public Relations. Coursework includes liberal instruction in using a variety of communication tactics to meet objectives for corporate, government, and not-for-profit organizations.

Speech Communication
The bachelor's degree in Speech Communication is for students interested in teaching in higher education, graduate school, or a variety of careers requiring interaction with the public including marketing and sales. Students are provided with the broad theoretical foundation of the discipline as well as practical interpersonal, group, and public communication skills necessary for today's organizational environment.

Objectives
Upon graduation, students are well-qualified in both the technical skills of their chosen major and the practical skills of effective communication in a professional and personal setting. Additionally, students are provided with a theoretical foundation in communication which is essential for future employment.

Special Opportunities
Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities as juniors and seniors at York College of Pennsylvania. These opportunities range from local, regional, and national radio and television programming and production internships to public relations experiences in local and state organizations and businesses. Examples of some recent internships include:

Beth Jenlins-Baltimore Orioles
Erica Smith -Ketcham Public Relations, NYC
Michelle Stone - Briechle-Fernandez Marketing, Springfield, NJ
Christianne Wojcicki - United Defense
Amanda Haines - County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
Heather Gerhard - Inside-Out Consulting
Mark Gryzbowski - CNN's "Larry King Live"
Tom O’Connor - "Maury Povich Show"
Kyoko Ishikawa - CNN’s Tokyo Bureau
Lisa Furnari - NBC Television's "Another World"
Dan Bulkley - Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Scott Sawicki -New Jersey Devils Professional Hockey Team
Mary Tricarrio - MTV
Rebecca Bennet - WOR Talk Radio
David Rohrman - WGAL-TV
Kevin Ward - WBAL-TV
Chris Knight - NBC Sports
Vanessa Williams - Tierney Communications
Ann Melato - "Dateline" NBC

Students are provided with opportunities to engage in personal research. York College Speech Communication majors have presented personal research at the DePauw University Undergraduate Honors Conference. Special Facilities
The Division of Communication is housed in Wolf Hall on the York College campus. The building offers two state-of-the-art video production facilities coordinated by a high-tech computer-assisted control room. Audio production facilities include two twenty-four track audio mixing rooms and Logic and Sonar nonlinear audio workstations.

The Division also operates two college radio stations (WVYC-FM and WVYC-AM) housed in the Iosue Student Union. Four production/broadcast control rooms are available for station and academic coursework. The station receives 24-hour Associated Press satellite feeds. Students are encouraged to take part in the programming of the radio station in a number of capacities ranging from on-air production to management.

Faculty Highlights
Professor Lowell A. Briggs (M.S., Villanova University) teaches Broadcast News writing and Production, Reporting, Broadcast Performance, Documentary Storytelling; Public Relations, Crisis Communications Management, and Media Relations. He also consults and trains government agencies in Emergency Public Information and Joint Information Systems. Professor Briggs Lowell is completing his Doctorate at Pennsylvania State University. Professor Briggs is completing his 15th year preparing York College Communications students for careers in Broadcast News, Public Relations and Crisis Management.

Dr. Robert Carroll (Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi) teaches in the area of Public Relations. He has extensive experience in public relations, journalism, and advertising. He is a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, and the Public Relations Society of America. Dr. Carroll is an accredited public relations practitioner.

Professor Edward A. Debes II (Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University) teaches courses in audio production (beginning, intermediate and advanced) and human communication. He is a sound recording professional and was inducted into the Audio Engineering Society (AES) in March, 1998. Professor Debes is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). Professor Debes is currently serving in the role of Communication Division Coordinator and also serves as Director of Music Industry Studies for the Division of Music.

Dr. Brian J. Furio (Ed.D., West Virginia University) teaches in the area of interpersonal communication and communication theory. He is a member of the National Communication Association and the International Listening Association. Dr. Furio actively engages in corporate consulting in the area of business communication. Dr. Furio serves as Chair of the Music, Art and Communication Department.

Dr. Thomas V. Hall (Ph.D., Bowling Green State University) teaches in the area of rhetoric, interpersonal, and mass communication. He is a member of the National Communication Association, Broadcast Educator's Association, and Association of Communication Administrators and actively consults in political, organizational, and media areas.

Professor Robert K. Mott (M.A., Regent University) teaches in the area of mass communication-specialty video production. Professor Mott brings extensive experience to the classroom as a producer for a PAX programming affiliate. He has worked freelance for a number of different companies including ESPN 2 and the Family Channel. Professor Mott is currently developing two television shows for release. He is also a member of the Broadcast Education Association.

Professor J. Hope Carroll (Ed.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe) teaches writing and design courses in the public relations program. She previously taught at the University of Southern Indiana and the University of Louisiana at Monroe and has worked as a public relations consultant. She is a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and the Public Relations Society of America.

Alumni Record
Alan Zaccario '87
Director of Technical Services
Audio Visual Association Westwood, NJ

Amy Hunter '95
Vice President
Cohen & Wolfe
New York, NY

Andrea DiRuscio '03
Assistant Account Executive
Malter Communications Boston, MA

Ann Marie Radler '89
Audio Producer/ Production Manager
AT&T Corporate TV Basking Ridge, NJ

Christen (Coxson) Dunn '98,
Development Associate
Chester County Council Boy Scouts of America West Chester, PA

Cory Hanahan '00
Radio Personality
"Cory Jacobs"
WCZT, South Jersey

Donald Heckman '79
Retired President/Owner
Bradmark Broadcasting Co., Queensbury, NY

Elena Coarse '98
Account Associate Collaborations, Inc. Philadelphia, PA

Erica Smith '04
Assistant Account Executive
Ketchum Public Relations, Atlanta GA

Jaime Garland '98
News Reporter
Fox 43, York, PA

John Sinclair '01
Associate Producer
TV Land Creative Group New York, NY

Julie Lesher '91
East Coast Sales Representative
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Allentown, PA

Kathy Wernley '02
Independent Script Writer

Kelly Thomas '03
Director of Recruitment
and Selection Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Baltimore, MD

Kenneth Schott '85
Sports Writer
The (Schenectady) Daily and Sunday Gazette Schenectady, NY

Kevin Anderson '99
Sports Producer Comcast Sportsnet
Chicago, IL
Kristie Koppe '01
Vice President
HJMT Communications LLC
Long Beach, NY

Kristen Summers '04
Account Associate
Inside-Out Consulting York, PA

Lee Ricketts '98
Producer
WBAL-Radio
Baltimore, MD

Mark Grzybowski '94
Producer
5 O' Clock News
FOX affiliate
Greensboro, NC

Mathew Leon '96
Anchor/Reporter
WKYW All-News Radio Philadelphia, PA
Megan Bafford '93
Campaign Account Manager
United Way of Central Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Melanie Groft '02
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA
Michelle Stone '04
Special Events Coordinator
Community Options Princeton, NJ

Nick Calderone '95
Photojournalist
WPNK TV
Phoenix, AZ

Randy Gaeckler '95
Regional VP
Clear Channel Radio Sales, Atlanta, GA

Robin Sullivan '96
Research Analyst
Simon and Schuster New York City, NY

Suzanne Kieffer '90
Assistant Director of Public Relations
National Association for Homecare Washington, DC

Thomas Keenan '95
Web Site Administrator New York Mets
New York City, NY

Todd Ballantyne '86
Dir. Network/Affiliate Promotion
CN8, The Comcast Network

Travis Miller '00
Sales Executive
WBFF Television-Fox 45 Baltimore, MD

Vanessa Williams '04
Public Relations Associate
Spark Creatives Bethlehem, PA

Kristy Morris '05
Assistant Account Executive
Imre Communications, Towson, MD

Leslie Bennet '05
Sales Coordinator Residence Inn by Marriott
Somerset NJ

Christina Ramirez '05
Assistant Account Executive
Stanton Communications Baltimore, MD

Melissa J. Tracy '05
DC Associate
Youth Venture
Arlington, VA

Timothy L. Graham '05
Account Executive HealthSTAR Public Relations
New York, NY

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	Mass Communication / Public Relations / Speech Communication General Information Communication emphasizes the theory and skills of oral, visual, and written expression which are valuable in any career. Students may pursue study in one of three majors within the discipline. Required Courses: Mass Communication Required Courses: Public Relations Required Courses: Speech Communication Department of Music, Art and Communication Career Opportunities Mass Communication Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication are exposed to the theoretical principles and pragmatic skills necessary for a career in the media. Exposure to audio, radio and video production, news gathering and reporting, copywriting, announcing, and field and control room equipment operation provide students with a strong foundation for broadcasting related careers, work in independent production houses, or work with corporate video production. Public Relations The bachelor's degree Public Relations provides a thorough background in the theoretical principles and the practical application of Public Relations. Coursework includes liberal instruction in using a variety of communication tactics to meet objectives for corporate, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Speech Communication The bachelor's degree in Speech Communication is for students interested in teaching in higher education, graduate school, or a variety of careers requiring interaction with the public including marketing and sales. Students are provided with the broad theoretical foundation of the discipline as well as practical interpersonal, group, and public communication skills necessary for today's organizational environment. Objectives Upon graduation, students are well-qualified in both the technical skills of their chosen major and the practical skills of effective communication in a professional and personal setting. Additionally, students are provided with a theoretical foundation in communication which is essential for future employment. Special Opportunities Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities as juniors and seniors at York College of Pennsylvania. These opportunities range from local, regional, and national radio and television programming and production internships to public relations experiences in local and state organizations and businesses. Examples of some recent internships include: Beth Jenlins-Baltimore Orioles Erica Smith -Ketcham Public Relations, NYC Michelle Stone - Briechle-Fernandez Marketing, Springfield, NJ Christianne Wojcicki - United Defense Amanda Haines - County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Heather Gerhard - Inside-Out Consulting Mark Gryzbowski - CNN's "Larry King Live" Tom O’Connor - "Maury Povich Show" Kyoko Ishikawa - CNN’s Tokyo Bureau Lisa Furnari - NBC Television's "Another World" Dan Bulkley - Pennsylvania Emergency Management Scott Sawicki -New Jersey Devils Professional Hockey Team Mary Tricarrio - MTV Rebecca Bennet - WOR Talk Radio David Rohrman - WGAL-TV Kevin Ward - WBAL-TV Chris Knight - NBC Sports Vanessa Williams - Tierney Communications Ann Melato - "Dateline" NBC Students are provided with opportunities to engage in personal research. York College Speech Communication majors have presented personal research at the DePauw University Undergraduate Honors Conference. Special Facilities The Division of Communication is housed in Wolf Hall on the York College campus. The building offers two state-of-the-art video production facilities coordinated by a high-tech computer-assisted control room. Audio production facilities include two twenty-four track audio mixing rooms and Logic and Sonar nonlinear audio workstations. The Division also operates two college radio stations (WVYC-FM and WVYC-AM) housed in the Iosue Student Union. Four production/broadcast control rooms are available for station and academic coursework. The station receives 24-hour Associated Press satellite feeds. Students are encouraged to take part in the programming of the radio station in a number of capacities ranging from on-air production to management. Faculty Highlights Professor Lowell A. Briggs (M.S., Villanova University) teaches Broadcast News writing and Production, Reporting, Broadcast Performance, Documentary Storytelling; Public Relations, Crisis Communications Management, and Media Relations. He also consults and trains government agencies in Emergency Public Information and Joint Information Systems. Professor Briggs Lowell is completing his Doctorate at Pennsylvania State University. Professor Briggs is completing his 15th year preparing York College Communications students for careers in Broadcast News, Public Relations and Crisis Management. Dr. Robert Carroll (Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi) teaches in the area of Public Relations. He has extensive experience in public relations, journalism, and advertising. He is a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, and the Public Relations Society of America. Dr. Carroll is an accredited public relations practitioner. Professor Edward A. Debes II (Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University) teaches courses in audio production (beginning, intermediate and advanced) and human communication. He is a sound recording professional and was inducted into the Audio Engineering Society (AES) in March, 1998. Professor Debes is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). Professor Debes is currently serving in the role of Communication Division Coordinator and also serves as Director of Music Industry Studies for the Division of Music. Dr. Brian J. Furio (Ed.D., West Virginia University) teaches in the area of interpersonal communication and communication theory. He is a member of the National Communication Association and the International Listening Association. Dr. Furio actively engages in corporate consulting in the area of business communication. Dr. Furio serves as Chair of the Music, Art and Communication Department. Dr. Thomas V. Hall (Ph.D., Bowling Green State University) teaches in the area of rhetoric, interpersonal, and mass communication. He is a member of the National Communication Association, Broadcast Educator's Association, and Association of Communication Administrators and actively consults in political, organizational, and media areas. Professor Robert K. Mott (M.A., Regent University) teaches in the area of mass communication-specialty video production. Professor Mott brings extensive experience to the classroom as a producer for a PAX programming affiliate. He has worked freelance for a number of different companies including ESPN 2 and the Family Channel. Professor Mott is currently developing two television shows for release. He is also a member of the Broadcast Education Association. Professor J. Hope Carroll (Ed.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe) teaches writing and design courses in the public relations program. She previously taught at the University of Southern Indiana and the University of Louisiana at Monroe and has worked as a public relations consultant. She is a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and the Public Relations Society of America. Alumni Record Alan Zaccario '87 Director of Technical Services Audio Visual Association Westwood, NJ Amy Hunter '95 Vice President Cohen & Wolfe New York, NY Andrea DiRuscio '03 Assistant Account Executive Malter Communications Boston, MA Ann Marie Radler '89 Audio Producer/ Production Manager AT&T Corporate TV Basking Ridge, NJ Christen (Coxson) Dunn '98, Development Associate Chester County Council Boy Scouts of America West Chester, PA Cory Hanahan '00 Radio Personality "Cory Jacobs" WCZT, South Jersey Donald Heckman '79 Retired President/Owner Bradmark Broadcasting Co., Queensbury, NY Elena Coarse '98 Account Associate Collaborations, Inc. Philadelphia, PA Erica Smith '04 Assistant Account Executive Ketchum Public Relations, Atlanta GA Jaime Garland '98 News Reporter Fox 43, York, PA John Sinclair '01 Associate Producer TV Land Creative Group New York, NY Julie Lesher '91 East Coast Sales Representative Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Allentown, PA Kathy Wernley '02 Independent Script Writer Kelly Thomas '03 Director of Recruitment and Selection Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Baltimore, MD Kenneth Schott '85 Sports Writer The (Schenectady) Daily and Sunday Gazette Schenectady, NY Kevin Anderson '99 Sports Producer Comcast Sportsnet Chicago, IL Kristie Koppe '01 Vice President HJMT Communications LLC Long Beach, NY Kristen Summers '04 Account Associate Inside-Out Consulting York, PA Lee Ricketts '98 Producer WBAL-Radio Baltimore, MD Mark Grzybowski '94 Producer 5 O' Clock News FOX affiliate Greensboro, NC Mathew Leon '96 Anchor/Reporter WKYW All-News Radio Philadelphia, PA Megan Bafford '93 Campaign Account Manager United Way of Central Maryland, Baltimore, MD Melanie Groft '02 Assistant Director of Alumni Relations York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA Michelle Stone '04 Special Events Coordinator Community Options Princeton, NJ Nick Calderone '95 Photojournalist WPNK TV Phoenix, AZ Randy Gaeckler '95 Regional VP Clear Channel Radio Sales, Atlanta, GA Robin Sullivan '96 Research Analyst Simon and Schuster New York City, NY Suzanne Kieffer '90 Assistant Director of Public Relations National Association for Homecare Washington, DC Thomas Keenan '95 Web Site Administrator New York Mets New York City, NY Todd Ballantyne '86 Dir. Network/Affiliate Promotion CN8, The Comcast Network Travis Miller '00 Sales Executive WBFF Television-Fox 45 Baltimore, MD Vanessa Williams '04 Public Relations Associate Spark Creatives Bethlehem, PA Kristy Morris '05 Assistant Account Executive Imre Communications, Towson, MD Leslie Bennet '05 Sales Coordinator Residence Inn by Marriott Somerset NJ Christina Ramirez '05 Assistant Account Executive Stanton Communications Baltimore, MD Melissa J. Tracy '05 DC Associate Youth Venture Arlington, VA Timothy L. Graham '05 Account Executive HealthSTAR Public Relations New York, NY	Apply Online Majors Financial Aid/Costs Visit Us Campus Map & Virtual Tours Schmidt Library Contact Directory YCP Facts at a Glance Bookstore News & Events Sports Information Message from the President

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