Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program

Program Overview

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Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
  • Communication Studies 2.0 | 60 units

Career Opportunities

Communication skills are essential in both work and social settings. Oral and written communication skills are at the top of the list of qualities that employers look for in job candidates. Career opportunities for the program graduate include:

• Advertising Executive
• Business Executive
• Communication Specialist
• Consultant
• Employee Relations Representative
• Film Editor
• Human Resource Administrator
• Impression Management Specialist
• Journalist
• Media Consultant
• Newscaster
• Professor
• Public Relations Representative
• Publications
• Radio Programmer
• Sales Representative
• Speech Writer
• Teacher
• Technical Writer
• Television Producer
• Trainer
• Writer

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Analyze social science concepts and theories
• Evaluate diverse viewpoints related to the human experience
• Produce evidence-based arguments

Program Overview

Communication studies explores how and why we communicate. Students study the ways we use communication techniques and technologies to shape identities and ideas. They explore a variety of communication contexts, from intimate relationships, to public address, to small group interactions, to how we govern ourselves, and examine the many ways communication shapes us. Graduates will transfer with an understanding of communication theory and demonstrate proficiency in communication skills such as speaking in public, evaluating diverse points of view, producing evidence-based arguments, and communicating across cultures.

Requirements

AA Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 6 units

• COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 units
• COMM 130 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 units

Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 9 units from the following:

List A, choose a minimum of 9 units from the following:

• COMM 127 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 units
• COMM 140 | Small Group Communication | 3 units
• COMM 150 | Intercultural Communication | 3 units
• COMM 180 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 units

List B, choose a minimum of 3 units from the following:

• Any List A course not used above
• ANTH 110 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 units
• ENGL 110 | Composition, Literature, and Critical Thinking | 3 units
• ENGL 165 | Advanced Composition | 3 units
• PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 units
• SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units
• Any CSU transferable COMM course

Total Required Major Units: 18

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Program Overview:

Communication studies explores how and why we communicate. Students study ways to use communication techniques and technologies to shape identities and ideas. They explore various communication contexts, from intimate relationships to public address to small group interactions, to how we govern ourselves. They examine how communication shapes us. Graduates will transfer with an understanding of communication theory and demonstrate proficiency in communication skills like speaking in public, evaluating diverse points of view, producing evidence-based arguments, and communicating across cultures.

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Program Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze social science concepts and theories.

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Careers:

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Career Opportunities:

Communication skills are essential in both work and social settings. Oral and written communication skills are at the top of the list of qualities that employers look for in job candidates. Career opportunities for program graduates include the following careers:

• Advertising Executive
• Business Executive
• Communication Specialist
• Consultant
• Employee Relations Representative
• Film Editor
• Human Resource Administrator
• Impression Management Specialist
• Journalist
• Media Consultant
• Newscaster
• Professor
• Public Relations Representative
• Publications
• Radio Programmer
• Sales Representative
• Speech Writer
• Teacher
• Technical Writer
• Television Producer
• Trainer
• Writer