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COMMUNICATION

Program Overview

In the broadest sense, communication is the study of all forms of human communication with a focus upon verbal behavior. This department explores the nature and method of verbalization including the development and use of language and symbolic process and theories of rhetoric and communicative behavior. A competent communicator is skilled in the critical analysis of an evaluation of messages and can manage essential factors within a verbal situation, such as idea selection, language use, and vocal or physical presentation.

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Program Awards

Associate Degree

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Associate of Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer - Associate in Arts Transfer

Associate Degree

Communication - Associate in Arts

Associate Degree

Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Communication in the English Language - Associate in Arts

Associate Degree

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Below is a sample of the career options available for the communication major. A few of these require an associate degree, most require a bachelor’s degree, and some require a graduate-level degree. Possible career options include: high school or college instructor, public relations officer, television or radio broadcaster, consultant, lawyer, public administrator, politician, speech writer, minister, sales representative, business manager, television, radio critic, or film critic. With additional coursework, a communication major can seek positions related to speech pathology, and audiology, which is a field concerned with disorders of speech, language, and hearing.

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Communication

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Cynthia McGregor Dean

Rebecca Wolniewicz Department Chair

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Faculty Contacts

Mr. Mar-Kell Law Assistant Professor

Eric Maag Professor

Jordan Mills Professor

Rachel Nead Assistant Professor

Candice Taffolla-Schreiber Professor

Rebecca Wolniewicz Professor

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COMMUNICATION

Program Overview

Program Awards

Associate of Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer - Associate in Arts Transfer

Communication - Associate in Arts

Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Communication in the English Language - Associate in Arts

Points of Interest

Program Contacts

Department

Communication

School

Cynthia McGregor Dean

Rebecca Wolniewicz Department Chair

Help

Counseling

Student Support

Faculty Contacts

Mr. Mar-Kell Law Assistant Professor

Eric Maag Professor

Jordan Mills Professor

Rachel Nead Assistant Professor

Candice Taffolla-Schreiber Professor

Rebecca Wolniewicz Professor

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