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Dance
WHY DANCE? MCC is thrilled to once again offer Dance as an area of study, reaffirming its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that celebrates the performing arts. Dance is not just a physical activity; it is a powerful medium for expression, creativity, and personal growth. Through dance instruction, students develop self-confidence, discipline, and a…
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Composition/Writing
WHY COMPOSITION/WRITING? The English department offers remedial and basic composition courses, often called “gateway” courses, that get students started in their college careers. Knowledge of the English language and skill in using it are required in many aspects of life, including one’s employment; consequently, many MCC courses, programs, and degrees require competency in English composition.…
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Communications
WHY COMMUNICATIONS? Communication as an academic field relates to all the ways we communicate: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It also addresses the essential skills necessary for a successful work and personal life. Whether you’re interested in improving your public speaking and relationship skills or you want to have a communication-specific career, MCC has the…
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Broadcasting
WHY BROADCASTING? Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio. Most reporters and correspondents work for newspaper, website, or periodical publishers or in television or radio broadcasting. Broadcast news analysts mainly work in television…
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Art
WHY ART? Since 2007, seventeen MCC art students have won significant scholarships totaling nearly $160,000 to attend Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. These scholarships were awarded based on the strength of their MCC art portfolios. MCC art students also successfully transfer to many other colleges, universities, and art academies all across…
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Advertising & Public Relations
WHY ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS? Creating paid announcements that are promoted through different types of media can be a rewarding job and may be a great fit for those who are interested in pursuing advertising. Those who are interested in public relations assist in managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization…