Overview
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.)
Requirements
General Education Courses
Core Courses
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.
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 218 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| COMM 235 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
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| COMM 297 | Communication Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education | 1-6 |
| | Three Credits Required | |
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| GDES 347 | Web Design | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |