Communication Studies

Communication Studies is a program taught at Los Angeles Southwest College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Communication Studies at Los Angeles Southwest College is offered as an Associate in Arts (AA) and an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AAT). Students develop communication skills and compelling messages, study theory and research, and learn how to apply communication in personal and professional relationships. Coursework also examines how the internet and social media platforms and channels such as websites, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, and social networks have transformed communication practices.

Students complete required Communication Studies courses, with options such as oral communication, argumentation, interpersonal communication, small group communication, forensics, and communication across cultures. The program includes internships to help students build career connections. The AAT Transfer Degree is designed to focus on the interdisciplinary, critical study of technical development of communication and prepares students for upper-division course work. It also includes guaranteed admission to a CSU upon completion of the program.

Modules

• HUMAN 1 Cultural Patterns of Western Civilization
• COMM 101 Oral Communication I
• COMM 102 Oral Communication II
• ENG 102 College Reading and Composition
• THEATER 100 Introduction to Theater
• COMM 130 Introduction to Oral Interpretation of Literature
• COMM 104 Argumentation
• COMM 121 The Process of Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 151 Small Group Communication
• COMM 106 Forensics
• COMM 122 Communication Across Cultures
• ANTH 102 Human Way of Life: Cultural Anthropology

The minimum requirements for admission in Communication Studies at Los Angeles Southwest College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Los Angeles Southwest College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Los Angeles Southwest College as pre-requiste for admission in Communication Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer (AAT) requirements include completion of 60 CSU transferable units, including the minimum 18 units in the major and the completion of either IGETC or CSU GE; a minimum GPA of 2.0.

To complete an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 semester units of 90-quarter units eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both IGETC or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements, and a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis.

ADTs also require earning a C or better in all courses required for the major area of emphasis; a “P” (Pass) grade is not acceptable for courses in the major.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.lasc.edu/academics/aos/communication-studies

• Social Media Specialist
• Public Relations Specialist
• Customer Service Representative
• Lodging Manager
• Writer / Author
• Public Address System Announcer

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.