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Communication Studies

The Communication Studies Department invites you to apply theories and practical techniques to build the confidence necessary to effectively communicate in the workplace and in groups, job interviews, and your personal relationships. The skills you will learn in our curriculum are directly applicable to your everyday personal, academic, and professional life. Our instructors are not only experts in creating transformative, academically robust, and inclusive learning communities within our classrooms; we are also dedicated to cultivating equity, a growth mindset, and overall student success. We are committed to helping you discover how to listen intentionally, think critically, and speak passionately.

Degrees and Certificates

Degree or Certificate ProgramAward TypeRequirements
Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 60 units
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 60 units
Professional and Workplace Communication Certificate of Achievement 12 units
Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree 60 units

COMMUNICATION STUDIES: For transfer information see assist.org and/ or consult with a counselor.

The Faculty

Meg Farrell
Jared Fujishin
John Hannigan
Michelle Zajac

Highlights

  • Exemplary teaching faculty dedicated to coaching students on how to improve their communication competencies using transformative instructional practices that bridge theoretical concepts with lived experiences to create a personalized educational journey
  • State of the art facilities provide students with access to modern presentation technologies
  • Distance Education Certified instructors

Career Options

  • Consulting
  • Corporate training
  • Education
  • Marketing and sales
  • Mass media
  • Mediation
  • Political and social service
  • Public relations
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Last Updated 6/28/24