# Communication Studies (Certificate of Achievement)

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication

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Communication skills are essential to forming and maintaining personal relationships, acquiring and excelling in a job, and relating to the world around us. Through the study and practice of interpersonal, professional, and intercultural communication skills, students will learn how their perceptions and self-esteem affect their interactions with others. Beyond this, students will improve their abilities to speak, write, and present information effectively, whether in face-to-face interactions or in public or mass-media settings.

Students who complete the Communication A.A .degree or Certificate of Achievement requirements will learn and practice cultural awareness, situation analyses, and goal-oriented solutions to practical problems, giving them valuable assets in their future relationships and workplaces.

Career Opportunities

Communication careers include but are not limited to: management, social media, customer service, law, sales, consulting, political organizing, broadcasting, marketing, advertising, public relations, human resources, training, education, and many others.

Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Build greater competence in interpersonal, small group, and public communication.
2.  Express ideas and viewpoints with greater clarity.
3.  Develop conflict management and leadership skills.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Select 18 units from the following courses:** | | 18 |
| COMM 1A | Introduction to Speech | 3 |
| or COMM 4 | The Dynamics of Group Discussion | 3 |
| or COMM 5 | Persuasion and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| or COMM 6 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 12 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 19 | Survey of Mass Media | 3 |
| or COMM 020 | Interpersonal Communication Skills | 3 |
| or COMM 44 | Argumentation | 3 |
| or COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |