Communications

The communications curriculum provides students a sound base in liberal arts and a theoretical basis of knowledge about human communication in preparation for a baccalaureate program.

Students with the communications degree often pursue careers in broadcasting, public relations, human relations (personnel officer), translating, foreign service (U.N. positions, for example), media specialist (advertising), sports information director and political consultant.

General Education Requirements

Students must complete the college core requirements consisting of 34 credit hours and a minimum of nine additional credits in AS disciplines for an Associate of Science degree or nine additional credits in AA disciplines for an Associate of Arts degree.

Degree Requirements

• 20 credits completed at DCC
• 2.00 (C) grade point average
• Minimum of 60 total credits

• Suggested Courses Credits (some may satisfy Core Requirements)
• BU206 Business Communications 3
• BU255 Human Resource Management 3
• CM159 Interpersonal Communications 3
• ED120 Sign Language I 3
• EN102 Composition II 3
• EN201 Composition III 3
• EN216 Introduction to Literature 3
• EN220 Mythology 3
• EN226 Creative Writing 3
• HU201 Humanities I (or) 3
• HU202 Humanities II 3

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. When selecting courses, students should consult the catalog of the school to which they intend to transfer.

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