The Communication Studies department offers a wide variety of courses and special programs to meet the needs of our students. Whether you aspire to become a communication specialist, enhance your marketability in the workplace, or improve your people skills, our faculty and advisers can help you identify the right program to meet your needs. Coursework involves collaboration, presentation, listening, cross-cultural understanding, rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and professional communication. The program includes application of these foundational principles in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers rated oral communication as the highest among attributes necessary in achieving professional success. More and more businesses and occupations prefer to hire employees who possess strong communication skills. When evaluating applicants, four-year universities look favorably upon students with strong backgrounds in communication. Effective communication skills assist in individual development and enhancement of human relations.
Program Learning Outcomes:
-Students will be able to identify patterns of communication in a variety of contexts.
-Students will be able to utilize appropriate methods of communication in critical thinking and/or communication situations.
Career Opportunities:
Communication Studies students often find careers in mass media, corporate training, consulting, advertising/marketing, education, law, sales, human resources, healthcare, social media, government, telecommunications, social services, public relations, and political campaigning.
September 2025
Foothill College
12345 El Monte Road,
LOS ALTOS HILLS,
California,
94022, United States
September 2025
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd,
CUPERTINO,
California,
95014, United States
For Foothill College:
If you are under 18 years old, you must submit proof of high school completion or equivalent.
For De Anza College:
Admission to De Anza College is open to anyone, subject to the residency requirements below, who can show one of the following:
High school diploma
High school equivalency certificate (GED)
Proficiency certificate
Evidence of being at least 18 and able to benefit from instruction offered by De Anza
English language requirements:
TOEFL: 61 iBT or 46 PBT
TOEFL Essentials: 6.5
IELTS/ IELTS Indicator: 5.5
Duolingo: 95
LanguageCert Academic: 60
SAT: 500 EBRW
iTEP: Level 4
Pearsons PTE Academic: 45
Cambridge English: 175 Advance Exam
GTEC CBT: 1100
Application Deadline: Fall quarter: August 15; Winter quarter: November 15; Spring quarter: February 15; Summer quarter: April 15