The Communication option prepares students to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program. It provides experience in a variety of areas associated with communication careers. Courses offer exposure to journalism, broadcasting, creative writing, and oral and visual communication skills. High level written communication skills are fostered by a 12 credit writing requirement.
Verbal communication is enhanced through six credits of speech courses.
Practical and theoretical knowledge of radio and television is provided through eight credits of broadcasting courses. A three-credit overview course concentrates on the role of mass media in society. The six-credit aesthetic perspective requirement broadens students' abilities in communicating. Along with these required courses and general education electives, students select specific elective courses which allow them to further their studies in the communication fields which interest them. In making elective choices, students should determine the requirements of the college to which they wish to transfer.