Liberal Arts with a Major in Communication, Associate of Arts

Program Code: 648-02

The Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a major in Communication provides students with the skills and knowledge to pursue diverse career opportunities. Designed for those planning to transfer to four-year colleges or universities, this program offers a solid foundation for earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or a related field.

With an emphasis on Human Communication, students will develop essential verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, preparing them to connect, engage, and succeed in various media and communication platforms. The program is designed to parallel the freshman and sophomore years at many colleges and universities while offering a focused study of communication.

Communication is at the heart of nearly every profession. This program lays the groundwork for success in fields such as public relations, mass media, journalism, and beyond. In addition to preparing students for a range of careers, it enriches their ability to navigate interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural communication contexts. With a degree in Communication, students gain the tools they need to thrive in today’s media-driven world and open doors to exciting possibilities in multiple industries.

Semester 1

SDV 100 - College Success Skills
CST 110 - Introduction to Human Communication
ENG 111 - College Composition I
CST 114 - Survey of Mass Media
__ __ - Approved Elective¹
__ __ - History Elective²

Semester Total: 16

Semester 2

CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning
ENG 112 - College Composition II
___ ___ - General Elective³
___ ___ - Science with Lab Elective⁴

Semester Total: 16

Semester 3

CST 201 - Introduction to Communication Theory
CST 229 - Intercultural Communication
___ ___ - Approved Elective¹
___ ___ - Humanities Elective⁵
___ ___ - Approved Elective¹

Semester Total: 15

Semester 4

CST 290 - Coordinated Internship in Speech/Drama
CST 227 - Business and Professional Communication
___ ___ - Approved Elective¹
___ ___ - Humanities Elective⁶
___ ___ - Social Science Elective⁷

Semester Total: 15

Program Total Minimum Credits: 62

Program Footnotes

¹Eligible courses are listed under Approved Electives for Transfer . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

²Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 121 , or HIS 122 .

³Students may select any course contained in the Uniform Certificate of General Studies : UCGS, Certificate .

⁴Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

⁵Students may select from eligible Humanities courses identified as Literature and Creative Writing or Artistic Expression under General Education Core Requirements . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

⁶Students may select from eligible Humanities courses identified as Human Culture under General Education Core Requirements . PHI 100 or PHI 111 are recommended courses. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

⁷Students may select any Social Science elective listed under General Education Core Requirements , except for a History Course. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).