Communications Studies

Associate in Arts

This is a two-year associates degree program designed to meet the lower level (freshman and sophomore) course requirements of a four-year University for students majoring in Communications Studies.

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Program Details

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FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
COM 115	Speech	3
Foreign Language	Foreign Language Elective	4
IAI Math	IAI Math Elective	3
	Total	14

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ENG 102	English Composition II	3
COM 116	Interpersonal Communication	3
Foreign Language	Foreign Language Elective	4
Social Science	Social Science Elective	3
Fine Arts	Fine Arts Elective	3
	Total	16

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

COM 280	Communication Studies Practicum	3
COM 170	Nonverbal Communication	3
Life Science	Life Science Elective	4
Social Science	Social Science Elective	3
Humanities	Humanities Elective	3
	Total	16

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

COM 180	Intercultural Communication	3
Humanities or Fine Arts	Humanities or Fine Arts Elective	3
Physical Science	Physical Science Elective	3
Social Science	Social Science Elective	3
Elective	General Education Elective	3
Elective	General Education Elective	3
	Total	18

Total Hours for Degree

The Communications Studies Program is a minimum of [replace text with credit hours] credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools. Students can order textbooks online from the Official John A. Logan Bookstore Apparel, Merchandise & Gifts.

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

To view articulation agreements for Communications Studies, see our Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu) page.

Media Arts – AA Degree

Oral Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, including clear articulation, and the ability to convey ideas coherently and persuasively.
Nonverbal Communication: Students will recognize and use nonverbal cues such as gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact to enhance their message and connect with audiences.
Audience Awareness: Students will develop an understanding of diverse audience needs, adapting their communication style, content, and delivery to effectively address different listener groups.
Visual Aids Utilization: Students will learn how to design and incorporate visual aids, such as slides or props, to enhance the clarity and impact of their presentations.
Media Literacy: Students will develop an understanding of the role of media in shaping communication, being able to critically analyze and evaluate media messages.