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Communication Studies, AS


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Emphasis: Communication Studies

Degree: Associate in Arts

Total Units: 91

Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid

Purpose: People who can effectively communicate their opinions, thoughts and ideas can often outperform people who might have higher intelligence quotients but lack solid communication skills. The study of communication - sending and receiving messages, both verbal and nonverbal - is more important than ever in today’s fast-paced, collaborative, technology-driven society.

The Associate in Arts degree with an emphasis in Communication Studies is for students who want to complete a two-year program or transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Communications related bachelor’s degree. Students who obtain a degree in Communications enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities because hiring managers place such a high priority on communication skills (National Association of College Employers, 2014, as cited by Forbes Magazine, 2014).

Suggested Order of Classes


Term 1


Total Units: 15


Total Units: 16


Total Units: 15


Term 4


Total Units: 15


Term 5


Total Units: 15


Term 6


  • 5 Unit(s)
  • Natural Science Distribution (NS) 5 Unit(s)
  • Social Science Distribution (SS) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 15


Recommended Humanities Distribution:


ART& 100 - Art Appreciation (H)(D) , ART 110 - 2D Design (H) , ART 130 - Computer Graphics (H) , ENGL& 111 - Intro to Literature (H) , or ENGL 208 - Introduction to Creative Writing (H) 

It is strongly recommended that students confer with an advisor at their potential transfer institution to determine the Communication Studies courses that best support or may be prerequisites for their program. This Educational Plan can possibly be modified to meet their requests

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