The Communication program prepares students to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program. Designed to explore both theory and the development of practical skills, the core curriculum includes courses in oral communication, mass media, and media ethics as well as media production courses that introduce students to the creation process for audio and visual messages.

Students then choose electives that will further their interest of study. Choices to explore career paths in writing and communication processes are offered as well as courses in technical production.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Analyze, evaluate, and critique the organizational design and delivery of all forms of communication;

• Create, develop, and synthesize messages that successfully deliver oral, electronic, and written communication to diverse multi-cultural audiences;

• Demonstrate effective techniques to manage communication anxiety and enhance message delivery through oral performance;

• Identify the nature and unique characteristics of intrapersonal, interpersonal, intercultural, group, organizational, and mass communication;

• Analyze, evaluate, and discuss the issues and ethical situations created by mediated messages.

Colleges and universities that students have transferred to include New York University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State University, The University of Maryland, Rowan University, William Paterson University, Rutgers University, Temple University, and Syracuse University.

COMM.GEN.AA - General Communication

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