Although oral communication has an important impact upon daily life, and is the dominant mode of communication, human interaction also involves nonverbal codes. Many courses in the discipline study the symbolic nature of communication within a variety of contexts. Prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions and advanced degrees in communication, as well as refining essential communication skills needed in virtually every human interactional endeavor.
Communication is an event which is at once social, economic, political, cultural, and technological.
In this way the course offerings in the department are designed to inquire into a variety of communication contexts, processes, skills, and effects reflecting the diversity of the field . Courses are oriented to the practical communication skills needed to fulfill a diversity of educational goals. An associate degree in Communication Studies is not available. Students wishing the associate degree for transfer should consult the general education pattern. None A basic study of the dynamics and principles of oral communication with attention to clear and orderly presentation.