Communication Studies
Communication skills for work and relationships, and transfer to a communication program.
Associate in Arts – Communication Studies Specialization
- Length
- 2 years
- Total credits
- 90
- Type
- University transfer
About this degree
The Communication Studies Specialization equips students with essential, real-world skills in oral and written communication, media literacy, critical thinking, and interpersonal interaction.
Core requirements
The courses this degree requires, from TCC's current catalog. Course names are as TCC lists them.
Communication Studies Specialization Requirements (20 Credits)
CMST&101Introduction to Communication5 cr
CMST&102Introduction to Mass Media5 crCMST&210Interpersonal Communication5 crCMST&220Public Speaking5 crCMST&230Small Group Communication5 crCMST&240Intercultural Communication5 cr
College Success (5 credits)
COL101College 1015 cr
Distribution Requirements (60 credits)
ENGL&101English Composition I5 cr
CMST&102Introduction to Mass Media5 crCMST&220Public Speaking5 crCMST&230Small Group Communication5 crCMST&240Intercultural Communication5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
CMST&101Introduction to Communication5 cr
CMST&102Introduction to Mass Media5 crCMST&210Interpersonal Communication5 crCMST&220Public Speaking5 crCMST&240Intercultural Communication5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
15 credits from TCC's approved course list
10 credits from TCC's approved course list
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Electives (25 credits)
CMST&102Introduction to Mass Media5 crCMST&210Interpersonal Communication5 crCMST&220Public Speaking5 crCMST&230Small Group Communication5 crCMST&240Intercultural Communication5 cr
10 credits from TCC's approved course list
Earn at least 10 credits.
Multicultural Course (5 credits)
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Requirements can change each year; we'll confirm the current list with TCC before you apply.
