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The Coastline College Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer program empowers students with the tools to analyze and improve communication in their personal, academic, public, and professional interactions. Students will study and learn to effectively construct, evaluate, and communicate appropriate messages in a variety of communicative situations. By completing this program students will be prepared to become effective contributors and leaders in their communities and chosen careers.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Communication Studies - Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (60 units)
Courses in this Area of Emphasis prepare students with skills that are in high demand in business, industry, non-profit organizations and government service. Students develop an understanding of communication principles that are utilized to interpret, create, evaluate and deliver messages effectively.
Some University majors within the Communications Area of Emphasis include English, Journalism, Media Communication, Speech, Public Relations, and Theater Arts.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Communications - Associate of Arts Degree Area of Emphasis (60 units)
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Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
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Coastline College's Communication Studies programs empower students with the tools to analyze and improve communication in their personal, academic, public, and professional interactions. Students will study and learn to effectively construct, evaluate, and communicate appropriate messages in a variety of communicative situations. Graduates will be prepared to become effective contributors and leaders in their communities and chosen careers.
Communication courses at Coastline prepare students with skills that are in high demand in business, industry, non-profit organizations and government service. Some University majors within the Communications Area of Emphasis include English, Journalism, Media Communication, Speech, Public Relations, and Theater Arts.
43,200 new jobs in media and communication are projected from 2016-2026 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019). At Coastline, you have the opportunity to build a strong foundation in all areas of communication.
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