Associate of Arts - Communication (CMNS)
About Associate of Arts - Communication (CMNS)
Program Description
The Associate of Arts Degree in Communication allows
students to learn about the various critical approaches
to media and technology in historical and cultural
contexts. It also prepares students to pursue a
Bachelor’s degree in Communication or a related field. Students will explore and analyze the various
dimensions of communication. Graduates will gain literacy in media and information
technologies. Students will be able to explore various areas in
Communication such as advertising, cultural industries,
informational technology, history of media, digital
media, political economy, and television.
Students in this program complete 20 courses at the first and second year levels, including:
- Two courses in first year English (one Composition course and one Literature course)
- Three courses in Mathematics/Science including at least one course in Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics and one course in a laboratory Science
- Twelve courses, including at least six at the second year level (in at least two different subject areas) in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. This must include two courses in Social Sciences, two courses in Humanities other than English, and eight additional courses in Arts
- Three courses in Arts, Mathematics, Science or other areas
Students in this program complete all the requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree (as specified above) but include among their selected courses:
- Introduction to Communication Theory (CMNS 110)
- Explorations in Communication (CMNS 130)
- Three courses in Mass Communication at the second year level
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