The Communication Studies curriculum emphasizes the ability to speak and perform in front of audiences. Courses teach students the skills required for presenting a speech such as analyzing an audience, listening, and coping with fear. Students will learn how to prepare a speech by researching a topic, analyzing arguments and texts, plus organizing and outlining ideas and themes. Courses offered through the program meet transfer requirements for general education, and they may be applied toward an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Communication Studies.
Complete the following course:
COMM 1 COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS 3 Units
or
COMM 1H COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS HONORS 3 Units
Complete 15 units from any of the following courses:
COMM 2 PERSUASION 3 Units
COMM 3 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE 3 Units
COMM 9 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION 3 Units
COMM 30 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL INTERPRETATION 3 Units
COMM 35 VOICE AND DICTION 3 Units
COMM 10 GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP 3 Units
COMM 5 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 Units
COMM 106A FORENSIC ACTIVITY A 1 Unit
COMM 106B FORENSIC ACTIVITY B 2.5 Units
COMM 106C FORENSIC ACTIVITY C 4 Units
TA 1 ACTING 3 Units
TA 12 DIRECTING 3 Units
COMM 106A, B, or C is recommended each semester.
Total Units Required: 18-20.5
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
21 August 2023, 16 January 2024
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive,
IRVINE,
California,
92618, United States
All applicants must provide proof of graduation from high school (or equivalent) in the form of official records/transcripts with certified English translation (if necessary). Students should submit transcripts from all years of study at the high school level. Students may also submit the GED or HISET to fulfill this requirement.
English proficiency can be met by submitting one of the following English proficiency tests:
(Official exam scores must not be more than two years old)
TOEFL: 52 iBT or 470 paper based test (IVC institution code is 4773)
IELTS: 4.5
iTEP 3.5
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 160 (B2 First, C1 Advanced)
PEARSON 41
EIKEN: Grade 2A
GTEC CBT: 900
Applications for admission will be processed beginning on the following dates:
Fall semester: July 1
Spring semester: December 1
Summer session: April 10
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
For the complete student experience, ideal for university transfer goals and in a safe city, Irvine Valley College is an excellent choice.
