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Associate of Arts in Communication
The Associate of Arts in Communication imparts the interpersonal and group communication skills required for success in all professions in today’s technological, global, and diverse world. You’ll learn effective public speaking techniques and how to develop compelling presentations, while studying communication history, theory, and ethics. This online associate degree provides a good foundation for those interested in the fields of journalism, marketing and public relations, business management, public policy, or corporate training. Knowledge gained from this associate degree can also serve as a springboard to a related baccalaureate degree.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Describe the various theoretical models and separate parts of the communication process.
- Prepare and deliver a presentation appropriate to a selected communication setting or event.
- Articulate the issues relevant to interpersonal and/or intercultural communication.
- Apply relevant techniques to interpersonal and/or intercultural communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history, models, theories, and concepts of mass communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics of communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and processes of small group communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and dynamics of communication between genders.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
18
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Elective Requirements
12
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (18 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
18
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Elective Requirements (12 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
12
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Total Semester Hours
12
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.