Communication - Associate of Applied Science

Degree

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Overview

This degree is designed to provide students vital communication skills needed to gain employment or an internship in the field of communications.  Students will develop skill in writing, public speaking, and the ability to identify communication methods that will best serve a variety of audiences.  Furthermore, student’s will benefit from courses in areas of their choice that will help them explore careers in various fields.

Career Opportunities

A communications associate degree can provide the basis for rewarding careers in a variety of fields, industries, and positions.  Graduates may decide to pursue careers in various fields, depending on their elective choice, including Media Production, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Computer Science, and Business Management.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree, successful graduates will be able to:

  • Learn and apply fundamental communication principles using standard media messaging formats
  • Explain mass communication effects on public discourse, individuals, and institutions
  • Demonstrate techniques of public speaking, including message development, content, projection, tone, and delivery
  • Build, manage, and optimize digital communication strategies and tactics
  • Apply communication skills and knowledge to projects in various fields

Course Requirements

Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.

Religion

Religion Cornerstone Courses

Students must complete two of the following courses
Course NumberTitleCredits
REL 200The Eternal Family (Cornerstone)

2 credits

REL 225Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone)

2 credits

REL 250Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone)

2 credits

REL 275Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone)

2 credits

Total Credit Hours:4

Religion Electives

Students must complete two additional religion courses
Course NumberTitleCredits
Total Credit Hours:4

Total Credit Hours: 8

College And Career Success

Complete both of the following
Course NumberTitleCredits
CAR 101College Success

1 credit

BAP 115Excel and Introduction to Technology

1 credit

Total Credit Hours:2

Internship

Complete at least 1 credit
Course NumberTitleCredits
CAR 299RInternship

1 credit: Students can complete the course up to 2 times

Total Credit Hours:1

College Fundamentals

Course NumberTitleCredits
COMM 122Interpersonal Communications

3 credits

ENG 101Introduction to College Writing

3 credits

MAT 110College Algebra

4 credits

Any math class >MAT 110 will satisfy the MAT 110 College Fundamentals requirement

Total Credit Hours: 10

Additional English Requirement

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENG 201Intermediate College Writing

3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 3

Social Media Marketing Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Certificate Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
DM 105Introduction to Digital Marketing

3 credits

DM 120Digital Marketing Strategy

3 credits

DM 150Digital Marketing Analytics

3 credits

DM 160Digital Marketing Advertising

3 credits

SMM 130Social Media Marketing Content

3 credits

CAR 201PCareer Success

1 credit

Total Credit Hours:16
 

Communication Fundamentals Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits
DCC 180Fundamentals of Content Creation

3 credits

COMM 210Mass Communication and Society

3 credits

COMM 310Writing for Communication Careers

3 credits

COMM 320Public Speaking

3 credits

COMM 330Digital Communication

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Elective Credits

The remaining credits to arrive at the minimum 60 credits required for the degree are elective credits.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Graduation Requirements

1. Minimum of 60 total semester credit hours
2. Grade of C or better in all program specific courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher