Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
Program Overview
The A.A. in Communication Studies equips students with essential communication skills for seamless transfer to baccalaureate programs. The program emphasizes organizing thoughts and presenting them precisely, preparing graduates for careers in media, arts, education, management, politics, and more. Graduates are well-suited for roles in diverse fields, including advertising, journalism, public relations, and education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The A.A. degree in Communication Studies equips students for seamless transfer to baccalaureate institutions and further studies in Communication Studies or closely aligned disciplines. The program focuses on the development of indispensable communication skills, emphasizing the organization of thoughts and their precise presentation. Communication is an essential ability that transcends all career paths, rendering this program particularly beneficial for those aspiring careers in media, arts, education, management, politics, and more.
Careers:
The completion of the Communication Studies A.A. degree program opens doors to a plethora of fulfilling career opportunities. Graduates are well-suited for roles in diverse fields, including:
- Advertising
- Arts administration
- Cinema
- Copy editing and writing
- Corporate communications
- Counseling
- Education
- Entertainment
- Interviewing
- Journalism
- Labor relations
- Law
- Legislature
- Lobbying
- Management
- Marketing
- Media
- News analysis
- Personnel
- Play writing
- Politics
- Proofreading
- Public affairs
- Public information
- Public relations
- Radio and television
- Reporting
- Research
- Sales
- Script writing and editing
- Speech writing
- Sportscasting
- Supervision
- Television
- Theatre
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
Overview:
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) is a group of three community colleges located in San Mateo County, California: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. SMCSV offers both in-person and online study options for international students.
