The Communication Studies program provides an inquiry into the problems and circumstances involved with the sharing and exchange of information and ideas between and among individuals and societies. Communication Studies offers training and skills accepted as necessary for success in public and private life. A broadly based discipline, Communication Studies includes public speaking, interpersonal and group communication, broadcast communication, journalism, graphic design, photography, and multimedia.
Students may transfer as Communication Studies majors to the university level and/or use their background as an introduction to such careers as journalist, broadcast journalist, public information specialist, media researcher, public opinion analyst, script writer, reporter, editor of video, film or print media, governmental staff position, graphic designer, photographer, and multimedia designer.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES — GENERAL CONCENTRATION
A.A. or A.S. DEGREE
(Formerly Communication Studies—Oral Concentrat ion)
The A.A./A.S. degree in Communication Studies, General Concentration requires 27-28 units in the major. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES — GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCENTRATION
A.A. or A.S. DEGREE
The A.A./A.S. degree in Communication Studies, Graphic Design Concentration requires 29-30 units in the major. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES — MULTIMEDIA CONCENTRATION
A.A. or A.S. DEGREE
The A.A./A.S. degree in Communication Studies, Multimedia Concentration requires 27-28 units in the major. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES — PHOTOGRAPHY CONCENTRATION
A.A. or A.S. DEGREE
The A.A./A.S. degree in Communication Studies, Photography Concentration requires 27-28 units in the major. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.
DIVISION OFFICE: W 107
FACULTY: B. Battenberg, J. Bruno, M. Williams
LIAISON COUNSELORS: M. Moon, K. Parker, V. Rogers