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Communications Studies – AA

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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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View Program Guide for Associate in Arts in Communications Studies

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100College 1011
ENG 101English Composition I3
COM 115Speech3
Foreign LanguageForeign Language Elective4
IAI MathIAI Math Elective3
Total14

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ENG 102English Composition II3
COM 116Interpersonal Communication3
Foreign LanguageForeign Language Elective4
Social ScienceSocial Science Elective3
Fine ArtsFine Arts Elective3
Total16

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

COM 280Communication Studies Practicum3
COM 170Nonverbal Communication3
Life ScienceLife Science Elective4
Social ScienceSocial Science Elective3
HumanitiesHumanities Elective3
Total16

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

COM 180 Intercultural Communication3
Humanities or Fine ArtsHumanities or Fine Arts Elective3
Physical SciencePhysical Science Elective3
Social ScienceSocial Science Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Education Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Education Elective3
Total18
Total Hours for Degree63

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.

  1. Oral Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, including clear articulation, and the ability to convey ideas coherently and persuasively.
  2. 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.
  3. Audience Awareness: Students will develop an understanding of diverse audience needs, adapting their communication style, content, and delivery to effectively address different listener groups.
  4. 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.
  5. Media Literacy: Students will develop an understanding of the role of media in shaping communication, being able to critically analyze and evaluate media messages.

Communications Faculty Contact

Patrick Idzik

Assistant Professor of Communications

Email: patrick.idzik@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8688
Office: E229D