Communications (Associate Degree)

Program Overview

The Associate Degree in Communications equips students with enhanced writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills. Through courses in practical writing, spoken communications, and global media, students develop the abilities necessary for careers in communications, business, marketing, journalism, and public relations. Evaluations vary by course and may include written assignments, quizzes, and oral presentations. Career opportunities include roles such as Advertising Executive, Marketing Coordinator, and Public Relations Agent.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate Degree in Communications enhances your writing, speaking, communication and interpersonal skills to help you excel in careers in communications, business, marketing, journalism, media and public relations. You’ll take communication courses that cover practical writing, spoken communications, presentation skills, language studies, global media, workplace writing and more.

Assessment:

Evaluation varies depending on the course. Evaluations might include written assignments, quizzes, research papers, video/audio tape projects or oral presentations.

Careers:

Career opportunities include: Advertising Executive Campaign Worker Census Clerk Communication and Event Assistant Fundraiser Marketing Coordinator Media Relations Coordinator Multimedia Specialist Public Relations Agent Volunteer Coordinator