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Communication Arts
Option to Liberal Arts, (AA.COM)
Communication Arts trains students in interpersonal, group
and public communications. The Communication program
has as its goal the education of individuals who will actively
engage in successful communications in various areas of
public life. This preparation is concentrated in two areas:
writing and production. The first area is concerned with
providing students with the education needed in fields such
as print and broadcast journalism, public relations,
advertising, and marketing. The second area is concerned
with providing students with education needed in radio and
television behind the scenes production. Students are
advised that employment in both of these fields traditionally
requires education beyond the A.A. degree and practical
experience in the field.
Students planning to transfer after graduation should
consult the catalog of the college where they intend to
complete their studies.
Graduates of this program should be able to:
Demonstrate practical application of skills in their
area of specificity;
Form critical judgments about the interaction of
society and the various media;
Make ethical decisions about the duties and
responsibilities of the media and those involved in
public communications;
Analyze the effective use of language in a variety
of environments and modes;
Transfer to a four-year institution in a communication
arts or related liberal arts program.
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General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications 9
Mathematics 3
Natural Science 7-8
Technology 3
Social Science (POL 101 recommended) 6
Arts & Humanities 9
History 6
Diversity 3
Total 46-47
† See General Education Requirements on page 40.
Program Courses Credits
ENG 252 Semantics 3
SOC 207 Media, Popular Culture, and Society 3
Select six credit hours from the following:
COM 103 Media Operations 3
COM 105 Writing for Mass Media 3
COM 120 Radio Production 3
COM 202 Television Production I 3
COM 205 Television Production II 3
ENG 251 Creative Writing 3 6
JOU 101 Introduction to
Journalistic Writing I 3
PHO 102 Black and White Photography I 3
Total 12
Electives 6
Total Required for Degree 64
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