Communication Field of Study, AA

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The Associate of Arts - Communications Field of Study provides students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of effective communication. This program emphasizes a variety of skills, including verbal and nonverbal communication, intercultural competence, and interpersonal and professional communication. Graduates of this program are well-equipped for careers in fields such as human resources, education, project management, public relations, and nonprofit management. This program also serves as a strong foundation for further study in Communication or related disciplines. Check with transfer institutions before registering for directed and open electives to make sure the courses will be applicable to your bachelor’s degree at the transfer institution.

First Year

First Semester

ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal constitution and topics) Credits: 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credits: 3
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3
GEN ED - Mathematics course (Gen Ed: Mathematics)

Second Semester

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credits: 3 (See Communication options)
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credits: 3 (See American History options)
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 ^*
Collin Options Area 2 course ¹
GEN ED - Life and Physical Sciences course

Second Year

First Semester

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas constitution and topics) Credits: 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 *
SPCH 1321 - Business & Professional Communication Credits: 3
GEN ED - Life and Physical course
GEN ED - Social and Behavioral Sciences course

Second Semester

GEN ED Creative Arts course
GEN ED Language, Philosophy & Culture course
DIRECTED ELECTIVE*²
DIRECTED ELECTIVE*²
OPEN ELECTIVE

Total Credit Hours: 60

* Denotes courses included in the Communications Field of Study

1. Select course with one credit hour to meet 60 credit hour degree requirement.

2. Directed Electives for the Communications Field of Study are chosen by each transfer university in Texas that offers Bachelor’s degrees in Communications.

Review the directed electives for multiple Texas academic institutions at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.

Please meet with a Collin College academic advisor to determine which courses would be best to take for completion of this program.

If you plan to transfer, also check with your intended transfer college or university prior to beginning this program to verify course transferability.