Communication Concentration

Associate of Arts

In an old love duet, a couple comes close to breaking up because of tiny differences in how they communicate: “You say tomato, I say to-mah-to . . .” (Spoiler alert: They vow to stay together.). The lyric humorously illustrates how subtle distinctions in communication can have a potentially big impact.

Or, for a more serious example, Google “Peloton wife.”

Pima’s Communication pathway is designed to teach aspiring communicators – in marketing, social media, corporate offices, and in the public sector – the importance of knowing and respecting their audiences. You will learn why cultural awareness and sensitivity is a necessity in crafting effective communications. Also, you’ll learn how to effectively speak to individuals and to groups, be they 10 or 100 people.

Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes

Academic Options

Transfer to a university to complete a bachelor's degree in communication

Careers

After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree, seek entry-level positions in public relations, marketing, advertising, social media, business and corporate communication firms, as well as in cultural anthropology, social linguistics, sociology and many other communication-related fields.

Program Requirements 2020-2021

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) Requirements

This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. * A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

General Education Requirements	Credits
English Composition	6
Humanities and Fine Arts   Recommend: HUM 253 or LIT 261	6
Biological and Physical Sciences   Recommend: two courses from BIO 108IN, BIO/FSN 127IN, CHM 121IN or GLG 102IN	8
Social and Behavioral Sciences   Recommend: PSY 101 and either POS 202  or SOC 101	6
Special Requirement:    Recommend: HUM 253 or LIT 261
Total	26

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
CMN 102	Introduction to Speech Communication [SUN# COM1100]	3
CMN 110	Public Speaking	3
CMN 130     or CMN 140	Small Group Communication    Interpersonal Communication	3
CMN 200	Intercultural Communication	3
CMN 228	Research Methods in Communication	3
Subtotal		15

Required Support Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MAT 142   or MAT 151**   or higher	Topics in College Mathematics [SUN# MAT1142]   College Algebra [SUN# MAT 1151]	3-4
MAT 167   or PSY 230	Introductory Statistics [SUN# MAT1160]   Psychological Measurements and Statistics	3
STU 100	College Success and Career Planning	1
Second Language**	Completion of a language course numbered 202, fourth semester level	16
Subtotal		23-24
Total		63-64

* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Mathematics - MAT 142, MAT 151, or higher; Other Requirements - CMN 102 and 110; Special Requirements - HUM 253 or LIT 261

** See an advisor or counselor if:

• you are a bilingual student to discuss exceptions to this requirement or
• if you are considering taking the CLEP test to earn language credits or
• if the university major does not require a second language, this requirement may be waived

If this requirement is met in fewer than 16 credits, or if the language requirement is waived, additional transferable electives are necessary to meet the minimum associate degree requirement of 60 credit hours.

Program/Major Codes: AOAALA/ALA1/ALAC

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