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8/31/2023 5:39:20 PM
Communication Studies, Associate in Arts (formerly Speech Communications)
Total Program Credits: 60-68
Communication Studies is a highly versatile pathway. It teaches students about crucial issues of human relationships, particularly as revealed through communicative acts. 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. The Communication Studies Pathway provides an important foundation for students to develop not only leadership and 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.
- Demonstrate active listening skills.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
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 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 113 ◊ # Small Group Communication | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | 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 | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 111 ◊ Interpersonal Communication | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | 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 | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | 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 Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | 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: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See SPE course descriptions.
Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597, email: dennismcnamara@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |