A degree in communication prepares students for a variety of careers. Students who study communication are not only highly sought after in fields like marketing and public relations but also in areas you may not immediately think of, such as banking. Communication majors are known for being skillful at taking complex information and making it easy to understand, as well as their ability to connect with others. This makes them highly sought after in many fields.
Career Opportunities
The following is just a sampling of some of the career opportunities you can pursue with a degree in communications — the sky's the limit!
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Media
- Writing
- Mass Communication
- Advertising
- Banking
- Real Estate
- Teaching/Training
- Healthcare
- Technology
You may find employment in many industries such as government, business, not-for-profit organizations, education, manufacturing, and politics.
Why You Should Pick a Degree in Communications
Planning Your Class Schedule
Students should consult with an advisor in Student Services to select courses, make a transfer plan, and periodically review their progress towards their degree completion.
Students are also encouraged to contact the admissions office at the college to which they plan to transfer during their first year at Hawkeye in order to obtain specific program and transfer requirements.
Not all courses may be required for transfer to your future major.
Award: Associate of Arts (AA)
Credits: 62
Courses and course cost calculations are subject to change.
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| Communication Transfer Courses |
| COM-140 |
Introduction to Mass Media
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$630.00 |
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Introduction to Mass Media presents elements of the mass communication process with emphasis on the forms, functions, regulations, and social impact of the various media. This course helps students understand how media influence their lives.
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| ENG-105 |
Composition I
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$630.00 |
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Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement scores or equivalent.
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Fundamentals of Oral Communication
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3 |
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$630.00 |
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This course introduces students to the oral communication process and how it affects human interaction There will be an emphasis on developing interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Students will be involved in activities that provide opportunity for the understanding and improvement of their oral communication skills.
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| SPC-120 |
Intercultural Communications
Offered fall semester, even years |
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3 |
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$630.00 |
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Intercultural Communication explores basic principles and theories of intercultural communication with opportunities to gain communication competence through immersion experiences and cross-cultural interactions.
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| SPC-122 |
Interpersonal Communication
Offered spring term, even years |
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3 |
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$630.00 |
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Interpersonal Communication applies communication theories and concepts to real world friendships, romantic partnerships, families and workplace relationships. The course focuses on improving interpersonal skills and increasing communication competence.
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| SPC-132 |
Group Communication
Offered fall term, odd years |
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$630.00 |
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This course focuses on the principles, theories, and processes of small group communication. The primary goal of this course is for students to apply content to group communication situations to function more effectively.
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Total Credits 18
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| Remaining Liberal Arts Coursework |
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Total Credits 44
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| Additional Communication Transfer Courses |
| COM-148 |
Diversity and the Media
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3 |
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$630.00 |
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Diversity and the Media presents a historical perspective and current analysis of various minority groups and how the media depicts these groups. This course helps students understand why and how stereotypical media portrayals have been produced and how the under-representation of diversified images affects their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward others.
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| DRA-130 |
Acting I
Offered fall semester |
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$630.00 |
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This course introduces the basic acting techniques with emphasis on concentration, movement, voice, and play script analysis. Students will experience the acting process by engaging in various exercises and performing monologues and scenes.
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Public Speaking
Offered spring semester, odd years |
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$630.00 |
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This course studies the fundamentals of public speaking, emphasizing the process of speech preparation and delivery in various contexts.
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| SPC-140 |
Oral Interpretation
Offered spring semester |
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$630.00 |
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This course will explore literature through performance. Students will learn to select, analyze, interpret and perform literature of various types using vocal and physical techniques.
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Course Cost Calculation
Resident tuition and fees x course credits + course fee if applicable.
Course calculations are based on 2022–2023 tuition and fees and course fees.
The course cost calculation does not include:
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