Code: AA.LA.COMM

The Communication option prepares students to transfer into the junior year of a liberal arts baccalaureate program for advanced undergraduate and graduate studies in the field of Communication or other liberal arts major. It includes courses that teach theories, principles and practices of effective and ethical communication in a range of personal, public, visual and mediated contexts. The option in Communication is appropriate for students focusing on many areas of study as well as professional careers. A concentration in Communication is often selected by students going into education, business, marketing, public relations, law, social work, criminal justice and political science.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Demonstrate the ability to speak effectively in personal, social, academic, and business situations.
2. Apply methods in researching, organizing, delivering, and evaluating formal and informal speeches.
3. Understand the body of research in related content areas of COM-100 .
4. Demonstrate knowledge of theories of communication, analysis of effective speaking, interpersonal and intrapersonal communication.
5. Apply effective listening skills.
6. Demonstrate the ability to participate effectively in discussion groups.

CAREER PATHWAYS