MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication

Major: 8124
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 9.0100

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Communication
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-2021.00 Marketing and Brand Managers
27-3031.00 Public Relations Specialists, Communication Planners, and Social Media Coordinators or Specialists
19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Communication Planners
21-1094.00 Community Health Workers
11-2011.01 Green Marketers
21-1091.00 Health Educators
13-1161.00 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
11-2031.00 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
11-9199.01 Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers or Directors

Description: The Associate of Arts (AA), Emphasis in Communication includes a dynamic blend of theory and practical experience that provides students with a solid introduction to the wide-ranging field of Communication. With an associate degree in Communication, students will gain proficiency in a variety of communication contexts including interpersonal, small group, intercultural, organizational, public and professional speaking. This degree prepares students for their bachelor`s degree transfer pathway and equips them with the communication skill set valued so highly by employers. Coursework provides the foundational conceptual knowledge and tools to understand, analyze, and respond to communication challenges and opportunities in a variety of contexts.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the communication discipline and its central questions. (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, [FYC]) 2. Apply communication theories and practices to develop, maintain and manage effective personal and professional relationships. (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, [FYC]) 3. Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making techniques in a variety of communication settings. (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, MKT101, (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Analyze messages in various communication settings and channels. (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, GBS221, MAT206, MKT101, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY290AB, PSY290AC, SWU225, (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Research and create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context. (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, MKT101, (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU]) 6. Demonstrate the ability to accomplish communicative goals (self-efficacy). (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, [FYC], [HU]) 7. Apply ethical communication principles and practices. (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, MKT101, [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 8. Utilize communication to embrace differences in individual, group and public settings. (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, MKT101, (CRE), [FYC]) 9. Evaluate public discourse and discuss and/or advocate a course of civic action. (COM100, COM110, COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, MKT101, (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 10. Display competence in oral, written, and visual communication in various personal and professional contexts. (COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, MKT101, (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 11. Engage in scholarly research in the communication discipline. (COM207, COM222, COM225, COM230, COM263, (CRE), ENG102, ENG108)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication 3 COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 COM207 Introduction to Communication Inquiry 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 COM230 Small Group Communication 3 COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication 3 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3			Credits: 19-21

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Communication Credits: 0 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Arts, Communication Credits: 0 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Credits: 0 No additional coursework needed. Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Communication Credits: 0 No additional coursework needed. Transfer Plan 5: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Communication Credits: 3-4 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Credits: 3 MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 7: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Communication Credits: 3 MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations 3 Transfer Plan 8: University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Credits: 7-8 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) 3-4 + PSY290AB Research Methods (4) OR + PSY290AC Research Methods (4) 4 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 9: Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Credits: 6 + COM222 Argumentation 3 MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations 3			Credits: 0-8

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 19-29
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designation


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0
Met by COM225 in Required Courses area.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6 Recommended: COM/THP241 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0
Met by COM100, COM110, COM230, or COM263 in the Required Courses area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 4-8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8 May be met by PSY290AB or PSY290AC in Restricted Electives.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0
Met by COM100, COM110, COM225, or COM230 in the Required Courses area.

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Recommended for Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Communication OR Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Arts, Communication OR Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, Communication OR Transfer Plan 8: University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0-3
Met by GBS221 or MAT206 or PSY230 or PSY230WL or SWU225 in Restricted Electives area OR Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 0-3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0
Met by COM263 in Required Courses area.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by COM263 in Required Courses area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-3
Courses in this area may also be applied to other AGEC Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: