Communication (A.A. Degree Major) · Santiago Canyon College

The associate degree curriculum in communication provides training for communicating and dealing with people. Completion of the associate in arts degree in communication prepares students to: (1) Communicate with clarity and accuracy, and in diverse environments, (2) Act with awareness of self and both the local and global communities of persons, (3) Think critically, creatively and reflectively, and (4) Learn about self and others, academic and professional issues. The associate in arts in communication degree prepares the student to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree, and then into careers in the field of business, industry, government, social service, or education in such areas as teaching, public speaking, consulting, law, announcing, public speaking and public relations.

Program Courses & Requirements

Course	Title	Units
Communication, AA: Complete all of the following		12
Relationship Emphasis		3
COMM 100	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 100H	Honors Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 101	Group Dynamics	3
Delivery Emphasis		3
COMM 111	Argumentation and Debate	3
COMM C1000	Introduction to Public Speaking	3
Diversity Emphasis		3
COMM 120	Introduction to Intercultural Communication	3
COMM 120H	Honors Introduction to Intercultural Communication	3
COMM 225	Gender Communication	3
COMM 225H	Honors Gender Communication	3
Performance Emphasis		3
COMM 130	Forensics Team	6
COMM 134	Oral Interpretation	3
COMM 135	Readers' Theatre	3
COMM 230	Advanced Forensics Team	6
LIBI 103	Advanced Internet Research	1.5
Any of the above courses not already completed, but no more than two (2) additional units of Communication 130 or Communication 230

Learning Outcomes

Better manage apprehension in communication settings.
Present the self appropriately and effectively through verbal and nonverbal communication.