- Construct and deliver a presentation with communicative competence and confidence.
- Demonstrate the dynamics of effective communication in a variety of settings and contexts.
- Critically evaluate communicative situations.
Communication
Communication Associate in Arts Degree 2021-2022
(Major #C.5342.AA)
The number one skill requested by employers is good communication skills. The associate degree in communication will give students a solid foundation of communication skills for a variety of situations. The overarching program outcome is that students will know how to gather, organize, and present information to others with confidence and competence. Communication courses focus on how people use messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures, and channels
Major requirements (18 CSU units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 1 or COMM 1H |
Public Speaking or Honors Public Speaking |
3 | COMM 110 |
COMM 2 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | COMM 130 |
COMM 4 | Persuasion | 3 | COMM 190 |
COMM 8 | Group Communication | 3 | COMM 140 |
COMM 25 | Argumentation | 3 | COM 120 |
Select one course: | |||
Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
COMM 10 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | COMM 150 |
COMM 12 | Oral Interpretation Of Literature | 3 | COMM 170 |
COMM 15 | Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 | N/A |
PHIL 2 | Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing | 3 | N/A |
Additional Information
Faculty Advisor(s): Briones, Martinez, Wells & Vagim