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:
- Demonstrate job skills associated with the introductory and intermediate certificates (Social Media Marketing, Communication Fundamentals)
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication, problem solving, and college and career readiness from a global perspective.
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 Success
ENS 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Career Success
CAR 399R | 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 107 | Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Any math class >MAT 107 will satisfy the MAT 107 College Fundamentals requirement
Additional English Requirement
ENG 201 | Intermediate College Writing | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Program Specific Requirements
Certificate 1: Introductory Certificate
Complete one of these certificates:
Certificate 2: 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 |
Recommended Electives
Students must complete additional elective credits to earn the minimum 60 credits required for the degree.
For students who do not already have other elective credits, we recommend choosing credits from the following courses:
GE Cultural Studies (3 credits)
GE Integrated Sciences (3 credits)
COMM 340 Public Relations Applied Principles (3 credits)
TAM 120 Introduction to Sales (3 credits)
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