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Jan 28, 2025
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2024-2025 Catalog
Communication Studies, AA
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Award: Associate of Arts
Degree Code: CMST
Number of Credits: 60
Program Description
Cecil College’s Associate of Arts in Communication Studies provides the first two years of study towards a Bachelors in Communication Studies. This degree offers a strong foundation in communication theory and practice. Students who complete a Communication Studies degree may transfer into a Communication Studies program at a four-year institution, or they may pursue careers in business, education, law, communications, publishing, or any profession that requires communication skills.
Transfer Information
Cecil College has the following transfer agreements: https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements. Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.
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Career Opportunities
Business, education, law, communications, publishing, or any profession that requires communication skills. General Education Requirements
General Education Requirement Electives - Select 25 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection. - ARTS/HUM - Arts and Humanities Electives (H) - 6 Credits
- HST - History Elective (H) - 3 Credits
- MAT - Math Elective (M) - 3 Credits
- SCI - Science Electives(S/SL) - 7 Credits
- SOC SCI - Social Science Electives (SS) - 6 Credits
Program Requirement Electives - Select 20 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection. - ELECT - Electives - 8 Credits
Communication Studies Electives
Select 12 credits from the following: Recommended Sequence
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning. Spring II (14 Credits)
- HUM - Humanities Elective - 3 Credits
- SOC SCI - Social Science Elective - 3 Credits
- SCI - Science Elective - 3 Credits
- ELECT - Elective - 3 Credits
- ELECT - Elective - 2 Credits
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and be able to: - Apply the theories of communication to interpersonal, organizational and public communication.
- Use their knowledge of subject position in order to communicate more effectively and negotiate difference.
- Use critical thinking in order to structure and deliver messaging in interpersonal, organizational and public settings.
- Show familiarity with, and be able to conduct, basic communication research.
- Create persuasive arguments.
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