Communications Studies

The degree provides students with a thorough foundation in the theory and practice of communication studies.

EXPLORE PROGRAM

Fine Arts, Communication and Humanities - Guided Pathway Division

The degree provides students with a thorough foundation in the theory and practice of communication studies. This is achieved through a variety of courses that serve to develop personal, business, and professional communication skills in individual, interpersonal, and group situations, along with skills in research, organization, critical thinking, argumentation, and forensics. Students will demonstrate their proficiency through performance, class projects, research papers, objective tests, critiques, and competitions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon success completion of the degree program, students will be able to:

Conduct sound research and describe and demonstrate basic concepts of rhetorical theory related to ethos, pathos, and logos.
Explain the symbolic nature of communication and how culture influences communication in individual, group, and business interactions.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in verbal and non-verbal communication skills in speech and forensics settings.

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