Communication, AA

Communication, AA

The associate degree curriculum in communication provides training for communicating and dealing with people. Completion of the associate in arts degree in communication prepares students to: (1) Communicate with clarity and accuracy, and in diverse environments, (2) Act with awareness of self and both the local and global communities of persons, (3) Think critically, creatively and reflectively, and (4) Learn about self and others, academic and professional issues. The associate in arts in communication degree prepares the student to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree, and then into careers in the field of business, industry, government, social service, or education in such areas as teaching, public speaking, consulting, law, announcing, public speaking and public relations.