Arts, Language & Communication

Preparing you for certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers related to visual arts, theater, music, creative writing, journalism, and related fields.

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Academic English Foundations (Noncredit)Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)- n/a
Academic English Foundations (Noncredit)Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)- n/a
ActingProficiency Award- n/a
Analog PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Art HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Art HistoryCertificate of Achievement- n/a
CeramicsAssociate in Arts- n/a
Ceramics—GeneralCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Communication Studies 2.0Associate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
CostumingProficiency Award- n/a
Creative WritingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
DanceAssociate in Arts- n/a
DirectingProficiency Award- n/a
EnglishAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
English as a Second Language - Level 1: BeginningCertificate of Competency
  • NC
English as a Second Language - Level 2: IntermediateCertificate of Competency
  • NC
English for Multilingual Students—Level 3: Advanced Academic Oral Communication SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
English for Multilingual Students—Level 3: Advanced Academic Written Communication SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
English for Multilingual Students�Level 3: Advanced Academic Oral Communication SkillsCertificate of Completion (Noncredit)- n/a
English for Multilingual Students�Level 3: Advanced Academic Written Communication SkillsCertificate of Completion (Noncredit)- n/a
Figure SculptureCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Film StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Film, Television, and Electronic MediaAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Fine ArtAssociate in Arts- n/a
Fine Art CoreCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fine Art-DrawingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fine Art-Graphic DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fine Art-PaintingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
General Studies: Arts & Humanities (Pre-Interior Design)Associate in Arts- n/a
Make-UpProficiency Award- n/a
Medical Interpretation in SpanishCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Medical Interpretation in SpanishCertificate of Completion (Noncredit)- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
MusicCertificate of Achievement- n/a
PhotographyAssociate in Arts- n/a
PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
SculptureCertificate of Achievement- n/a
SpanishAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Studio ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Technical Theatre ProductionProficiency Award- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
English for Multilingual Students�Level 3: Advanced Academic Oral Communication SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
English for Multilingual Students�Level 3: Advanced Academic Written Communication SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Arts, Language & Communication (69)

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Landscape ArchitectsDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & AthletesBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
Art DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Project Management SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Film & Video EditorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Producers & DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
Philosophy & Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Secondary School TeachersDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Advertising & Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Advertising Sales AgentsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
News Analysts, Reporters, & JournalistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Proofreaders & Copy MarkersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Search Marketing StrategistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers & AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Desktop PublishersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Audio & Video TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Avionics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Broadcast TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Interior DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Special Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
TutorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Commercial & Industrial DesignersBachelor's degreeStable63,490
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degreeStable63,490
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
HistoriansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
Librarians & Media Collections SpecialistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
Museum Technicians & ConservatorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
CuratorsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Document Management SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degreeRising61,570
Craft ArtistsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Set & Exhibit DesignersSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Speech-Language PathologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Speech-Language Pathology AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, PostsecondaryHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Camera Operators, Television, Video, & FilmBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Lighting TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Calibration Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Sound Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
File ClerksBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Technical WritersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Word Processors & TypistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
ArchivistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
Forest & Conservation TechniciansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680

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