Communications is the branch of language arts, which focuses on the comprehensive expression of sound and visual, oral, and written symbols. Study in communications is geared toward understanding the many ways human beings develop, collect, disseminate, and transfer information through symbols, particularly via the mass media. Major areas of specialization include journalism, telecommunications, film, TV, radio, and advertising.
The Communication Studies Transfer major focuses on how people construct, use, and interpret messages across multiple channels to inform, persuade, manage, relate, and generally influence each other within and across varying cultural venues. Emphasis is also placed on identifying and valuing disparate systems of social norms and values that influence the human communicative process. Students will learn and understand the various theoretical and pragmatic skills that enable them to navigate social interaction within multiple interpersonal, small group, public, and intercultural contexts. Students will thus become familiar with both field-specific nomenclature as well as effective oral, listening, and critical thinking skills needed to effectively manage communication encounters in diverse social environments. Students will be prepared for a baccalaureate degree in Communication Studies, Speech Communications, or a similar degree.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
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15 December 2024
Start date
31 January 2025
Golden West College
15744 Goldenwest Street,
HUNTINGTON BEACH,
California,
92647, United States
All applicants must have earned the equivalent of a high school diploma or be at least 18 years old by the start of their first term.
IELTS - 5.5; iTEP Academic - 3.5; PTE Academic - 45; TOEFL iBT - 61; TOEFL PBT- 500; GTEC CBT - 1051; Duolingo Test for English (1st attempt only) - 90
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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