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Associate in Arts Degree - Communication Option

Overview

A man sitting in a chair speaking on a microphone as members in a meeting listen.

The Associate in Arts - Communication Option has been discontinued and applications for future student enrollment are no longer being accepted.  DSU students who are currently enrolled in this program will be supported in completing their degree.  If you have any questions, contact your advisor.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Electives

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Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated that they can:

1. Develop and deliver effective and ethical speeches of informative, persuasive and ceremonial function. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, V, VI, and VII.)

2. Use communication theories to analyze and evaluate public, interpersonal, group, intercultural and mediated interactions. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and V.)

3. Participate in effective dyadic and group interpersonal communication to appropriately manage task objectives and social relationships. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, IV, V, and VII.)

4. Use empathy and adaptation to initiate and develop effective interactions within and across varying cultures. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, V, VI, and VII.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Arts Degree: Communication Option?

The Associate in Arts in communication program is for students interested in increasing their communication skills overall. Many jobs need individuals with written and oral presentation skills tailored to a specific audience. This degree can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a bachelor’s degree in communication after completing the associate degree.

Possible Career Paths

  • Event Planner
  • Social Media Manager
  • Advertising
  • Desktop Publisher

Requirements

General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours:39-43

Core Courses

Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.

ART 122Two-Dimensional Design

3

BOTE 210Business Communication

3

COMM 211Oral Interpretation

3

COMM 212Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM 216Intercultural Communication

3

COMM 280Understanding Film and Television

3

GDES 241Graphic Design I

3

THEA 161Acting I

3

Total Credit Hours:24
ART 122 or COMM 211 fulfills the Group III-A General Education Requirement. COMM 216 fulfills the Group II-B General Education Requirement.

Electives

Select two of the following four courses (for 6 credits total):

BOTE 218Desktop Publishing

3

COMM 235Introduction to Digital Media

3

 

COMM 297Communication Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education

1-6

Three Credits Required

 

GDES 347Web Design

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours:63-67

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ART 122Two-Dimensional Design

3

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3

Or

COMM 111HHonors Public Speaking

3

COMM 211Oral Interpretation

3

CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

Or

ENGL 111HHonors Composition I

3

UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

BOTE 210Business Communication

3

COMM 212Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM 216Intercultural Communication

3

ENGL 120College Composition II

3

Or

ENGL 121HHonors Composition II

3

General Education Natural Science Course/Lab

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

COMM 280Understanding Film and Television

3

GDES 241Graphic Design I

3

HPER 100Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

2

THEA 161Acting I

3

General Education Human Behavior and Governance Course

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Fourth Semester

General Education Literature Course

3

General Education Social Science Course

3

Elective Any COMM course of your choice

3

Elective Any COMM course of your choice

3

Elective Any course of your choice

3

Total Credit Hours:15