CMMA - Communication A.A.

CR Associate of Arts

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare students in various Communication fields for careers in: organizational and public communication, such as advertising, public relations, event planning, public affairs, corporate communication, politics/government, international relations, and pre-law; speech communication and communication studies, such as counseling, communication education, human resources, theatre, on-air broadcaster performance; and in professional writing such as journalism and media writing.While some students may pursue a program of study for personal enrichment rather than transfer, the degree is designed for students preparing to enter a program leading to a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university.

Program Objectives

Program Objective
Communicate effectively in a variety of situations
Recognize the importance or effective communication in business, industry, and academia
Explain contemporary communications theories
Apply listening, verbal, nonverbal, and conflict resolution techniques
Identify and consider ethical principles in decision making and communication
Identify and use the various modes of persuasion
Apply knowledge and skills toward increased intercultural competence

Advisor Notes

Required Electives Program-specific electives a student must choose from General Education electives a student must choose from Recommended Electives Literature Elective: ENG 201 or higher (not ENG 225 or 235) Mathematics Elective: MAT 150 Social Science Elective: PSY 140; SOC 150, 151, 155 Humanities Electives: World Languages General Education Electives: MUS 101, 110 Program Notes Students should consult their advisor and transfer four-year college or university for the most appropriate course. Preparation for fields in professional writing such as journalism, publishing, media writing, speech writer, critic ○ CMN 101 Introduction to Media Communications o CMN 108 Introduction to Public Relations o CMN 113 TV Studio Production o CMN 115 Argumentation & Debate ○ CMN 118 Media Scriptwriting ○ CMN 204 Video Field Production ○ ENG/CMN 225 Journalism o CMN 230 Newspaper Production ○ ENG 235 Creative Writing Preparation for fields in speech communication and communication studies such as counseling, communication education, human resources, theatre, on-air broadcaster performance, recruiter. ○ ART 190 Dance o CMN 101 Introduction to Media Communications o CMN 113 TV Studio Production ○ CMN 115 Argumentation & Debate ○ CMN 118 Media Scriptwriting ○ CMN 120 Small Group Communication ○ CMN 125 Introduction to Theatre o CMN 130 Acting I o CMN190 Theatre Production o CMN191 Theatre Practicum o ENG 111 Speech o ENG/CMN 225 Journalism o MUS 190 Voice Ensemble Preparation for fields in organizational and public communication such as advertising, public relations, event planning, public affairs, corporate communication, politics/government, international relations, pre- law ○ BUS 209 Business Communications ○ BUS 141 Principles of Advertising ○ CMN 120 Small Group Communication ○ CMN 115 Argumentation & Debate ○ CMN 101 Introduction to Media Communications ○ CMN 118 Media Scriptwriting ○ ENG 111 Speech ENG/CMN 225 Journalism