Associate of Arts in Communication

The Associate of Arts in Communication imparts the interpersonal and group communication skills required for success in all professions in today’s technological, global, and diverse world. You’ll learn effective public speaking techniques and how to develop compelling presentations, while studying communication history, theory, and ethics. This online associate degree provides a good foundation for those interested in the fields of journalism, marketing and public relations, business management, public policy, or corporate training. Knowledge gained from this associate degree can also serve as a springboard to a related baccalaureate degree.

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Describe the various theoretical models and separate parts of the communication process.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation appropriate to a selected communication setting or event.
• Articulate the issues relevant to interpersonal and/or intercultural communication.
• Apply relevant techniques to interpersonal and/or intercultural communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history, models, theories, and concepts of mass communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics of communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and processes of small group communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and dynamics of communication between genders.