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COMM 5
MASS COMMUNICATION · 5 units · used in 8 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course involves the study of mass media and media technology as applied to a diverse society. Includes a study of media functions, responsibilities, practices, and influences, as well as a study of media history, development, and impact in shaping modern culture.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCCOMM 5MASS COMMUNICATIONWaitlist1 section · 0 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20647 · 01Waitlist · 0
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in JRNL 2.”
Transfer pathways that use COMM 5
ASSIST maps COMM 5 to a requirement in 8 published pathways from Foothill College.
- Leadership StudiesFoothill → Humboldt State
- Communication StudiesFoothill → Loyola Marymount University
- Bachelor of Science Major in Mathematics with Departmental HonorsFoothill → University of the Pacific
- CSU General EducationFoothill → CSU Stanislaus
- Graphic DesignFoothill → CSU Sacramento
- Communication StudiesFoothill → CSU Sacramento
- Public RelationsFoothill → CSU Sacramento
- PhotographyFoothill → CSU Sacramento
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