Communication skills are essential to forming and maintaining personal relationships, acquiring and excelling in a job, and relating to the world around us. Through the study and practice of interpersonal, professional, and intercultural communication skills, students will learn how
their perceptions and self-esteem affect their interactions with others. Beyond this, students will improve their abilities to speak, write, and present information effectively, whether in face-to-face interactions or in public or massmedia settings.Students who complete the Communication A.A .degree or Certificate of Accomplishment requirements will learn and practice cultural awareness, situation analyses, and
goal-oriented solutions to practical problems, giving them valuable assets in their future relationships and workplaces.
The A.A. degree in Communication Studies will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees and Programs section of this Catalog.
Career Opportunities
Communication careers include but are not limited to: management, social media, customer service, law, sales, consulting, political organizing, broadcasting, marketing,advertising, public relations, human resources, training, education, and many others.