Program Description
The AA in communication studies provides students
with an academic core basic to a liberal arts education
and facilitates ease of transfer to communication
programs at four-year institutions. The degree
provides analytical and critical thinking skills that
render recipients to be effective members of their
communities, both professionally and personally. A
strength of the communication degree is that it allows
students to target their studies toward areas of interest
within the field. Areas such as public relations,
rhetoric, political communication, interpersonal
communication, organizational communication, mass
media, and others are popular at four-year colleges and
universities.
Students are encouraged to seek assistance from
Communication Studies faculty in making course
selections to suit their academic and career goals.
Completion of the curriculum requirements will lead
to the award of the AA.
For more information please visit:
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/elapandcommunicati
onstudies/communicationstudies/
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be
able to:
Research, analyze, organize, and deliver oral
and written presentations appropriate for
diverse audiences, purposes and occasions.
Solve problems and work effectively in groups
and teams.
Demonstrate knowledge of communication
theory, research and application.
Employ communication skills to be an
effective group member or leader.
Analyze cultural similarities and differences as
they affect and are affected by the process of
communication.
Identify and articulate ethical perspective
within and across various contexts and
cultures.
Program Advisors
Prof. Rose Piskapas, 240-567
-7503
rose.piskapas@montgomerycollege.edu
Germantown
Dr. Aaron Johnson, 240
-567-7748
aaron.johnson@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Dr. Stacey Peterson, 240-567-5782
stacey.peterson@montgomerycollege.edu
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 609
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 609
609
2018-2019
Rockville
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review the Advising Worksheet and
consult an advisor.
First Semester
COMM 108 - Foundations of Human
Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech
Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours *
MATH 117 - Elements of Statistics 3 semester
hours (MATF)
Arts distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
World language elective or Humanities
Distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
Second Semester
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3
semester hours (BSSD) **
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4
semester hours (NSLD)
Program elective 3 semester hours
World language or general education
institutional requirement (ARTD, HUMD, or
HLTH) 3 semester hours (GEIR)
Advising Notes
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or general elective.
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
Choice of 3 from the following program electives: TVRA 105, COMM 121 , COMM 204 , COMM 220 ,
COMM 251, or COMM 252. Two courses must be at the 200 level.
World language or elective: Some transfer schools, including UMCP, have a Global Engagement/World
Language requirement that may be fulfilled in ways other than taking language courses at MC. Review the policy
and discuss with UMCP Communication advisor: www.arhu.umd.edu/undergraduate/globalengagement.
.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 609
COMMUNICATION STUDIES A.A.: 609
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 18-19
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation
MA 116/MATH 117 3
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
Communication Studies Website
Last Modified: July 2018
Advising Worksheet Contact:
Anthony Solano
World language or elective: Some transfer schools, including UMCP, have a Global Engagement/World Language requirement that may be fulfilled in
ways other than taking language courses at MC. Review the policy and discuss with UMCP Communication advisor:
www.arhu.umd.edu/undergraduate/
globalengagement.
Name:
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) **
3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) **
3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
4
Natural Sciences Distribution without Lab (NSND) or
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
General Education Institutional Requirement (GEIR)
3
ARTD or HUMD or HLTH (GEIR) Choose course from general education HLTH or ARTD
or HUMD.
Discuss appropriate course choice with counselor advisor.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102/103 or Elective)* 3
SP 250/COMM 250 3
LG 200/LING 200 3
Communication Program Elective ‡
Communication Program Elective (200 Level) ‡
Communication Program Elective (200 Level) ‡
World Language or Elective †
World Language or Elective †
Elective
Elective (as needed to reach 60 credits)
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Total Credits:
Has student completed the
Global Perspectives requirement?
No
Yes
Global Perspectives Course:
Date:
ID #:
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103 or Elective.
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
Choice of 4 from the following Communication Program Electives: SP 109/COMM 109, SP111/COMM 121,
SP 204/COMM 204, SP 205/COMM 220, ENGL 251/COMM 251 , ENGL252/ COMM 252 or
TR 129/TVRA 105. Two courses must be at the 200 level.
3
3
3 or 4
SP 108/COMM 108 or
SP 112 /COMM 112
3
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
M
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 609
609
Transfer Opportunities
Montgomery College has partnerships with
multiple four-year institutions and the tools to help
you transfer. To learn more please visit:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/Transfer/ or
http://artsys.usmd.edu/
Get Involved at MC!
Employers and Transfer Institutions are looking for
experience outside the classroom.
MC Student Clubs & Organizations
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/plain.aspx?
id=2439
Related Careers
According to the Learn How To Become website,
the U.S. Census Bureau reports that lifetime
earnings for individuals holding a bachelor’s degree
totaled $2.33 million, while those with a
professional degree are expected to earn close to
$3.5 million. The majority of entry-level jobs in
communication can be attained with a bachelor’s
degree, while those looking to hold executive
positions may be expected to complete a master’s
degree. Individuals aspiring to research or teaching
jobs should consider a Ph.D. Because the field is so
vast, individuals with varied interests, working
styles, and professional goals can find a position
suited to their needs.
There are several career pathways one may explore.
The following pathways have been adapted from
Great Jobs for Communications Majors, Second
Edition, by Blythe Camenson.
Path 1: Corporate Communication
Possible Job Titles: Community relations specialist,
Event coordinator, Patient advocate, Press secretary,
Public information officer, Public relations manager,
Spokesperson
Path 2: Consumer Communication
Possible Job Titles: Account specialist, Advertising
director, Art director, Broadcast production
manager, Creative director, Media director,
Producer, Publicist
Path 3: Media
Possible Job Titles: Art director, Editor, Bureau
chief, Bureau reporter, Publisher, Writer,
Announcer, Associate news director, Correspondent,
Director, Disc jockey, Filmmaker, Music director,
News announcer, Production manager, Social media
director
Path 4: Communication Disorders
Possible Job Titles: Speech-language Pathologist,
Hearing therapist
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