COMMUNICATION
Associate of Arts A.A.
The Communication Associate of Arts degree prepares students to move into entry-level careers in the public and private sector or the media. It also serves as a seamless articulation to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication where students can major in mass communication, organizational communication, and communication studies.
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
COM 101 |
Essentials of Public Address |
4 |
COM 104 |
Introduction to Human Communication |
4 |
COM 130 |
Introduction to Communication Activities |
1 |
COM 152 |
Mass Communication |
4 |
COM 200 |
Writing to Communicate |
4 |
COM 256 |
Basic Media Writing |
4 |
CS 205 |
Computer Literacy and Office Automation |
4 |
CS 207 |
Advanced Office Productivity |
4 |
Elective |
General Education elective – Area II Non-Western |
4 |
Elective |
General Education elective – Area II History |
4 |
Electives |
General Education electives – Areas II, III, or IV |
8 |
Elective |
General Education elective – Area III (not PSY) |
4 |
Elective |
General Education elective – Area IV (not PHL) |
4 |
Elective |
General Education elective – Area VI (Liberal Arts) |
4 |
Electives |
General Education electives – Area V |
12 |
ENG 101 |
Academic Writing and Reading (requires placement test) |
4 |
ENG 102 |
Writing in Academic Discourse |
4 |
MTH 145 |
Mathematics and the Modern World (requires placement test) |
4 |
PSY 105 |
Psychology: The Science of Behavior |
4 |
TMK 200 |
Basic Marketing |
4 |
TOA 101 |
Professional Development I |
1 |
TOA 102 |
Professional Development II |
1 |
TOA 103 |
Professional Development III |
1 |
TOA 205 |
Speaking Skills/Multimedia Presentations |
3 |
Total Quarter Hours: 95
For academic advising, please call Student Services at 419-586-0300.
Faculty Contact Information:
Sharon Showman, Ph.D.
242 Dwyer Hall
419-586-0301
sharon.showman@wright.edu |
Admission Information:
A high school college preparatory curriculum is a good background for students starting the degree. Courses contributing to the degree include general education courses, communication courses, and appropriate technical courses.
Other Information:
The Associate of Arts in Communication degree is suitable for students who wish to enter a communication-related career or for individuals interested in personal development. Students seeking careers in conflict resolution, training and development, or other organizational communication specialties, as well as broadcast journalism, public relations, or media management and production will find a communication degree a suitable educational background.
Helpful links:
Communication Department in Dayton
Page last modified: September 1, 2010
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