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BridgeValley Community & Technical College

Associate's DegreeCIP: 09.9999

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Dates

Since Jun 1969

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Program Details

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • South Charleston, West Virginia

    2001 Union Carbide Dr, South Charleston, West Virginia, 25136

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 27-3043.05

Skills

WritingReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

Communications and MediaEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeSales and MarketingEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementPsychology

Abilities

Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive
  • Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environ
  • Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, dire
  • Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's crea
  • Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
  • Present drafts and ideas to clients.
  • Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with au
  • Respond to questions from the public.
  • Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWord processing softwareComputer based training softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Computer laser printersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersTablet computersCopy machinesDesktop computersLaptop computersTeleconferencing equipmentUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideoconferencing equipmentDigital still camerasDigital video camerasMulti-line telephone systemsPrecision rulersVideo editing equipmentAudio compressorsAudio mixersAudio monitorsAudio speakersBroadcast camerasBroadcast mixing boardsCarousel slide projectorsChannel frequency tunersCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer projectorsConference telephones

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers27-3043.05
  • Writers and Authors27-3043.00
  • Editors27-3041.00
  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary25-1122.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Fiction or nonfiction prose — produce independently across multiple formats, including short stories, essays, and articles, meeting deadlines for publishers or editorial clients.
  • Themes, characterization, and psychological depth — develop with reduced oversight to create coherent, resonant material for mid-length creative projects in a professional freelance context.
  • Revision cycles — execute iteratively to meet client, publisher, or producer standards, balancing personal artistic vision with commercial or editorial requirements.
  • Research strategy — design and conduct using diverse primary and secondary sources, including interviews and archival materials, to authenticate narrative detail in longer works.
  • Submission packages — prepare and send completed manuscripts in appropriate format to targeted publishers or producers using desktop publishing and document management software.
  • Project outlines and chapter structures — organize and adjust throughout a writing engagement to maintain narrative coherence and meet contracted deliverables.
  • Client and editor conferences — participate in and respond to feedback constructively, applying active listening skills to align creative output with stakeholder expectations.
  • Multiple writing styles and registers — adapt across journalistic, literary, and commercial contexts when managing concurrent assignments for different audiences.
  • Graphics and photo imaging software — use to support layout decisions or prepare visual elements that accompany written content for digital or print publication platforms.
  • Market and audience awareness — apply by researching genre trends and reader expectations to position manuscripts competitively within the communications and media landscape.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
38%
Placement Rate
78%