Communication Studies (AA.SPCH)

The Communication Studies transfer program emphasizes the importance of developing a variety of communication skills for numerous careers. The program prepares students for the junior and senior levels of study in Communications Studies in areas including persuasion, interpersonal, group, digital, and mass media.

This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
COM-150
Introduction to Broadcasting 
COM-150
Introduction to Broadcasting
Emphasis is placed on all aspects of the broadcasting industry including history, digital radio, high definition television, programming, the FCC, advertising and responsibility to society. A brief explanation of the technical operations of a station is presented.

Course Outline
3.0
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway
Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.

Course Outline
OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
ENG-120
Composition I
Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.

Course Outline
3.0
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.

Course Outline
3.0
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IAI Physical/Life Science 
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IAI Physical/Life Science


4.0
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science 
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science


3.0

Semester Totals

16.0
Second Semester
COM-200
Interpersonal Communication 
COM-200
Interpersonal Communication
Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and non-verbal codes and managing conflict.

Course Outline
3.0
ENG-121
Composition II 
ENG-121
Composition II
Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.

Course Outline
3.0
MAT-115
General Education Pathway 
MAT-115
General Education Pathway
Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem-solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab.

Course Outline
OR
MAT-116
General Education Math 
MAT-116
General Education Math
Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real-life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem-solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used.

Course Outline
OR
MAT-124
Statistics Pathway 
MAT-124
Statistics Pathway
Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab.

Course Outline
OR
MAT-125
Statistics 
MAT-125
Statistics
Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required.

Course Outline
3.0
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IAI Physical/Life Science 
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IAI Physical/Life Science


3.0
COM-165
Broadcast Writing 
COM-165
Broadcast Writing
The principles of broadcast journalism, copy writing, oral style, editing, writing effective commercial copy and libel laws are discussed for visual and audio productions.

Course Outline
OR
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COM Elective 
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COM Elective


3.0

Semester Totals

15.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
COM-213
Intro to Group Discussion 
COM-213
Intro to Group Discussion
Focuses on the principles and application of public and closed group discussions with emphases on purposes and common forms, critical analyses and participation.

Course Outline
OR
COM-220
Persuasive Speaking 
COM-220
Persuasive Speaking
Studies audience attitudes, logical lines of reasoning, and emotional appeals used in causing an audience to accept different views or to adopt recommended courses of actions.

Course Outline
3.0
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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts 
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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts


3.0
PHI-280
Ethics 
PHI-280
Ethics
Introduction to issues and theories of ethics. Includes survey of major value systems and contemporary issues.

Course Outline
OR
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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts 
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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts


3.0
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science 
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science


3.0
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COM Elective 
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COM Elective


3.0

Semester Totals

15.0
Second Semester
COM-220
Persuasive Speaking 
COM-220
Persuasive Speaking
Studies audience attitudes, logical lines of reasoning, and emotional appeals used in causing an audience to accept different views or to adopt recommended courses of actions.

Course Outline
OR
COM-213
Intro to Group Discussion 
COM-213
Intro to Group Discussion
Focuses on the principles and application of public and closed group discussions with emphases on purposes and common forms, critical analyses and participation.

Course Outline
3.0
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COM Elective 
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COM Elective


OR
INS-299
Independent Study 
INS-299
Independent Study


3.0
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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts 
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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts


3.0
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science 
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science


3.0
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COM Elective 
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COM Elective


6.0

Semester Totals

18.0

Total Program Hours

64.0