Associate Degree
Communication
An affordable path to prepare for a career in the communication industry, this associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
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Associate Degree in Communication
The Communication program prepares students for a baccalaureate degree in communication at most four-year institutions by giving students a solid foundation in public speaking, communication skills, and communication theory, as well as a thorough understanding and analysis of the history and current trends in the communication marketplace. Students develop important critical and analytical thinking skills.
Estimated Annual Cost: $8,280
Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.
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What You Will Learn
Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend and interpret communication texts.
Students will develop effective public speaking skills.
Students will demonstrate effective communication in writing.
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This course is designed to provide extensive practice in preparing and presenting effective public speeches. Special emphasis is devoted to organization, outlining, audience analysis, analytical reasoning, and delivery skills.
This course provides students the skills necessary to become better communicators. This course is a study in the theories and practices of communication in two person or small group settings. Primary emphasis is placed on understanding verbal and non-verbal communication and the cultural context in which this communication occurs.
This course provides an overview of the four disciplines within the communication field (interpersonal, small group, public speaking and mass communication,) and how to apply the various theories within these disciplines.
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GMC is fortunate to have partnerships with a wide range of businesses who hire our graduates. Here are a few of our partners:
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About This Program
The Communication program prepares students for a baccalaureate degree in communication at most four-year institutions by giving students a solid foundation in public speaking, communication skills, and communication theory, as well as a thorough understanding and analysis of the history and current trends in the communication marketplace. Students develop important critical and analytical thinking skills.
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Dr. Marty Cummings, mcummings@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Employers across the spectrum regularly list communication skills as one of the most important qualifications for their employees. Communication Studies degrees are a broad-based, solid foundation for many different areas in graduate school, as well. Communication Studies graduates who complete their bachelor’s degree are working in a wide variety of careers in business, industry, government, nonprofit organizations, or human services. With careful planning and advisement, a graduate can also pursue an advanced degree in an area that requires excellent communication such as law, social work, clinical psychology, business administration, and high school or university teaching.
Cost for the Degree
Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,280
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