Associate of Arts in Communication |
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| Course Title: |
Associate of Arts in Communication | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Communications | |
| College: |
American Public University
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| Course Description: |
To perfect their oral and written communication skills, the Associate of Arts in Communication is now offered to permit students with professional aspirations. The new degree ensures that students will learn about such important communication issues as communication ethics, small group communication, interpersonal, gender differences in communication, and intercultural and media communication. Students in this program are exposed to practical preparation for presentations, historical speeches, and communication theory. Toward the completion of requirements for any related Bachelor's degree where oral communication is a consideration, students graduating from this program may apply this degree . |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Associate Degree | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Associate of Arts in Communication Communication is a vast field that encompasses various careers, such as journalism, marketing, mass media, business management, corporate training, public relations, public policy, speech writing and broadcasting. Pursuing a degree in Associate of Arts in Communication will prepare students for potential professions in those fields and more. The degree makes sure that students will learn about key communication issues like communication ethics, interpersonal, intercultural and media communication, small group communication, and gender differences in communication. Students taking up this course will explore communication theory, historical speeches, and also practical preparation for presentations. The Associate of Arts in Communication program degree was created to allow students with professional goals to perfect their oral and written communication skills. It can help students to effectively build communication skills for a business, broadcasting, or print media career. In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in Communication also looks for these particular gains of its graduates. With regards to each of the respective fields of Communication, graduates in this associate degree program will be able to: - Identify the many different theoretical models and distinct parts of the communication process. - Prepare and render a presentation appropriate to a particular communication setting or event. - Express the challenges related to interpersonal and/or intercultural communication. - Apply relevant methods to interpersonal and/or intercultural communication. - Demonstrate knowledge of the history, models, theories, and concepts of mass communication. - Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics of communication. - Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and processes of small group communication. - Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and dynamics of communication between genders. This program can be completed on-campus or entirely online depending on the availability, preference, and schedule flexibility of the student. The online coursework will teach students on a variety of topics, broadening and strengthening their abilities to communicate both in one-on-one and large-scale public settings, solve problems, as well as handle a great deal of information. The online program is suitable for busy working professionals who have a hard time to take the traditional on-campus classes. Several positions in these career areas require professionals to at least have a baccalaureate degree in communications or any related subject. But with an Associate of Arts in Communication they can be ready for an assistant or entry-level position, as well as further study. - Executive Assistant - Editorial Assistant or Intern - Public Relations Specialist - Graphic or Web Designer The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employees working in a variety of fields in media and communication earned an annul median range of $42,680 as of May 2009. However, career opportunities and earning potential are more likely ideal for people with advanced education and training; people with a 2-year degree are more likely to earn wages from the lower end of the range, $23,750 per annum. |
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