Communication Option, A.A.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, Online, DSUlive

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Overview

The Associate in Arts - Communication Option has been discontinued and applications for future student enrollment are no longer being accepted. DSU students who are currently enrolled in this program will be supported in completing their degree. If you have any questions, contact your advisor.

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses
Major Courses
Electives

Degree available DSUlive

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Arts Degree: Communication Option?

The Associate in Arts in communication program is for students interested in increasing their communication skills overall. Many jobs need individuals with written and oral presentation skills tailored to a specific audience. This degree can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a bachelor’s degree in communication after completing the associate degree.

Possible Career Paths

Event Planner
Social Media Manager
Advertising
Desktop Publisher

Requirements

General Education

Institutional and General Education Requirements

Subtotal: 39-43

Core Courses

Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all required courses for this program.

ART 122 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
COMM 211 - Oral Interpretation Credits: 3
COMM 212 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COMM 216 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
COMM 280 - Understanding Film and Television Credits: 3
GDES 241 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
THEA 161 - Acting I Credits: 3

Subtotal: 24

ART 122 or COMM 211 fulfills the Group III-A General Education Requirement. COMM 216 fulfills the Group II-B General Education Requirement.

Electives

Select two of the following four courses (for 6 credits total):

BOTE 218 - Desktop Publishing Credits: 3
COMM 235 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
COMM 297 - Communication Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education Credits: 1-6
Three Credits Required
GDES 347 - Web Design Credits: 3

Subtotal: 6

Total: 63-67

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ART 122 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
OR
COMM 111H - Honors Public Speaking Credits: 3
COMM 211 - Oral Interpretation Credits: 3
CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 111H - Honors Composition I Credits: 3
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1

Subtotal: 16

Second Semester

BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
COMM 212 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COMM 216 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 121H - Honors Composition II Credits: 3
General Education - Natural Science Course/Lab Credits: 4

Subtotal: 16

Third Semester

COMM 280 - Understanding Film and Television Credits: 3
GDES 241 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2
THEA 161 - Acting I Credits: 3
General Education - Human Behavior and Governance Course Credits: 3

Subtotal: 14

Fourth Semester

General Education - Literature Course Credits: 3
General Education- Social Science Course Credits: 3
Elective - Any COMM course of your choice Credits: 3
Elective - Any COMM course of your choice Credits: 3
Elective - Any course of your choice Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated that they can:

Develop and deliver effective and ethical speeches of informative, persuasive and ceremonial function. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, V, VI, and VII.)
Use communication theories to analyze and evaluate public, interpersonal, group, intercultural and mediated interactions. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and V.)
Participate in effective dyadic and group interpersonal communication to appropriately manage task objectives and social relationships. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, IV, V, and VII.)
Use empathy and adaptation to initiate and develop effective interactions within and across varying cultures. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, V, VI, and VII.)