Communication
AA&S DEGREE – CONCENTRATION IN COMMUNICATIONS
This curriculum is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in degree programs such as journalism, radio or television broadcasting, public relations, advertising, or forensics (speech).
*Students who are completing an Associate Degree must complete a graduation portfolio. For those students completing an Associate in Arts & Science (AA&S), an Associate in General Studies (AGS), or an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree, a one credit Portfolio Capstone Class will also be required. For more information, graduation portfolio.
| Required Courses | Credit Hrs. | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| COM 103 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| Social Sciences Electives | 9 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Electives | 9 | |
| Mathematics/Science Electives | 10 | |
| Health Science Electives | 3 | |
| Electives* | 24 | |
| 64 | ||
| Suggested Courses | Credit Hrs. | |
| COM 110 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 210 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COM 260 | Persuasive Communication | 3 |
| COM 150 | Communications for Effective Leadership | 3 |
| DRM 137 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| DRM 237 | Acting II | 3 |
| ENG 141 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| PSY 239 | Psychology of Personality and Adjustment | 3 |
| PSY 240 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| Education Curriculum Courses** | ||
| *Student should determine elective hours based on major and other requirements. **Students planning to enter teaching should follow recommended courses in the education curriculum. |
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