Communication - Associate of Applied Science
Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Overview
This degree is designed to provide students vital communication skills needed to gain employment or an internship in the field of communications. Students will develop skill in writing, public speaking, and the ability to identify communication methods that will best serve a variety of audiences. Furthermore, student’s will benefit from courses in areas of their choice that will help them explore careers in various fields.
Career Opportunities
A communications associate degree can provide the basis for rewarding careers in a variety of fields, industries, and positions. Graduates may decide to pursue careers in various fields, depending on their elective choice, including Media Production, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Computer Science, and Business Management.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, successful graduates will be able to:
- Learn and apply fundamental communication principles using standard media messaging formats
- Explain mass communication effects on public discourse, individuals, and institutions
- Demonstrate techniques of public speaking, including message development, content, projection, tone, and delivery
- Build, manage, and optimize digital communication strategies and tactics
- Apply communication skills and knowledge to projects in various fields
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion
Religion Cornerstone Courses
Students must complete two of the following courses
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Religion Electives
Students must complete two additional religion courses
Total Credit Hours: 8
College And Career Success
Complete both of the following
| CAR 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Internship
Complete at least 1 credit
| CAR 299R | Internship | 1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
College Fundamentals
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 4 credits |
Any math class >MAT 110 will satisfy the MAT 110 College Fundamentals requirement
Total Credit Hours: 10
Additional English Requirement
| ENG 201 | Intermediate College Writing | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 3
Communication Skills Certificate
Complete one of the following Communication Skills Certificates: Digital Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Technology Account Management.
Communication Fundamentals Certificate
| DCC 180 | Fundamentals of Content Creation | 3 credits |
| COMM 210 | Mass Communication and Society | 3 credits |
| COMM 310 | Writing for Communication Careers | 3 credits |
| COMM 320 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| COMM 330 | Digital Communication | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Elective Credits
The remaining 3-6 credits to arrive at the minimum 60 credits required for the degree are elective credits. Students interested in additional coursework directly related to the degree should consider taking courses from one of the additional Communication Skills Certificates.
Total Credit Hours: 3-6
Total Credit Hours: 60
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 60 total semester credit hours
2. Grade of C or better in all program specific courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon the number of preparatory courses a student must take, an additional semester may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
DCC 180, Fundamentals of Content Creation, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
Communication Skills Certificate Class, 3 credits
REL, Religion Course, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Second Semester
MAT 110, 4 credits
Communication Skills Certificate Class, 3 credits
Communication Skills Certificate Class, 3 credits
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
Elective, 3 credits
REL, Religion Course, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 16
Third Semesters
Communication Skills Certificate Class, 3 credits
Communication Skills Certificate Class, 3 credits
COMM 210, Mass Communication and Society, 3 credits
ENG 201, Intermediate College Writing, 3 credits
REL, Religion Course, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fourth Semester
COMM 310, Writing for Communication Careers, 3 credits
COMM 320, Public Speaking, 3 credits
COMM 330, Digital Channel Strategy, 3 credits
CAR 299, Internship, 1 credit
Elective or Communication Skills Certificate Course, 3 credits
REL, Religion Course, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15