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Communication majors learn about concepts and practices of human communication and mediated communication. Courses focus on communication within business and organizations and among people with diverse cultural backgrounds. This program prepares students for a variety of avenues within a business environment, or for transfer to a four-year program in business or communications. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.Communication majors learn about concepts and practices of human communication and mediated communication. Courses focus on communication within business and organizations and among people with diverse cultural backgrounds. This program prepares students for a variety of avenues within a business environment, or for transfer to a four-year program in business or communications. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.
Students who complete this AA degree will have earned a Media Studies: Social Media certificate by completion.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
What will you do
Our program is designed for students intending to transfer on to a four-year institution upon completion of this two-year degree. Being a strong communicator is vital, both face-to-face and in a digital world. This will give students experience with interpersonal and intercultural issues to facilitate success in careers in today鈥檚 global environment.听 Employers continue to seek those who have effective communication skills, as well as those who can tackle new avenues of communication through social media. Communication is a broad and exciting field, with no one specific job as a final outcome. Communication majors often seek and find employment in the areas of human resources, sales, marketing, social media, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, business, government, social work, human services and/or journalism.
Wages
- This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
First Semester | ||||
| SPC 112听-听Public Speaking 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157听-听Statistics | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 105听-听Composition I 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 186听-听Digital Media Analytics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ART 184听-听Photography | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 106听-听Composition II 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 120听-听Intercultural Communications 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 110听-听Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENV 111听-听Environmental Science | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 204听-听New Media Production | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| SPC 170听-听Professional Communications 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| JOU 110听-听Introduction to Mass Media 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 202听-听Social Media Marketing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 216听-听Social Media Capstone | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 13.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| SPC 122听-听Interpersonal Communication 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HUM 287听-听Leadership Development Studies | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 211听-听Ethics in the Media | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HIS 251听-听U.S. History 1945 to Present | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 111听-听Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 60.0 | ||||
Notes:One elective must also satisfy the Human Perspective听Requirement. 1Required courses for the program | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate competently in written, oral, and mediated modes.
- Communicate competently in groups and organizations.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa