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2/21/2022 4:29:23 PM
Communication Studies, Associate in Arts
Total Program Credits: 60-68
(formerly Speech Communications)
As a field of study, Speech Communication is highly versatile, in that it teaches students about crucial issues of human relationships, particularly as revealed through communication issues. The sequence of courses recommended below will prepare students to enter a wide array of fields, including but not limited to advertising, marketing, business, education, law, politics, public service, public relations and human resource management. Speech Communication courses provide an important foundation for students to develop not only professional, work-related skills, but also personal skills that will enhance their overall quality of life and relationships.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Communication Studies) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- create and deliver an effective oral message appropriate for specific audiences, settings and purposes;
- differentiate from among the various purposes and functions of human communication;
- identify the elements of a communication model and apply it to a real world situation; and
- demonstrate active listening skills.
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MCM 151 ◊ Cinema Appreciation | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 113 ◊ # Small Group Communication | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
SPE 113◊ may be taken as a Program Elective.
| PHL 102 ◊ Logic | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 111 ◊ Interpersonal Communication | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| | | |
| Take Credits | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
SPE 111◊ may be taken as a Program Elective.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 134 ◊ Diversity and Theatre/Performance | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| | | |
| Take Credits | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
| Take Credits | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| | | |
| Take Credits | Program Elective | 12 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
| MCM 120 ◊ Mass Communication | Core Course | 3 |
| SPE 111 ◊ Interpersonal Communication | Core Course | 3 |
| SPE 112 ◊ Intercultural Communication | Core Course | 3 |
| SPE 113 ◊ # Small Group Communication | Core Course | 3 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements:http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Triton-College-Catalog/Arts-and-Sciences-Programs/Associate-in-Arts/Associate-in-Arts-Degree-Requirements
See SPE course descriptions.
Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597