AA/AS in Communication and Media Studies

The Communication program develops transferable skills applicable across diverse industries including media, marketing, public relations, and corporate communications. Students learn to communicate clearly and effectively across educational, professional, and personal contexts while exploring the interdisciplinary connections between communication and culture, technology, and the workplace. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and analysis of communication content and its societal implications. Through a combination of required core courses in introduction to communication, oral communication, and mass media, alongside elective options in journalism, public relations, and communication internships, students gain practical experience in industry-relevant technologies and research-based communication practices.