The field of Communication Studies emphasizes how people use messages to generate meaning within and across all kinds of contexts, cultures, channels and media. Upon completion of the two-year program, successful students will be able to:
Demonstrate communication competence with diverse audiences in multiple contexts to achieve intended goals.
Critically analyze communication elements of processes and messages in various contexts and relationships.
Educational Option Information
This educational option is a
Associate of Arts degree and is intended to fulfill the freshman- and sophomore-level requirements in a Bachelor of Arts Degree at a four year institution. A variety of program-approved electives provide introductory exposure to various areas of study in Communication Studies. Such exposure can aid students in choosing a four-year concentration best suited to their interests and goals.
This educational option can be completed
Part-Time or Full-Time.
This educational option is designed for
Helpping you acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to give you an edge in the job market.
Meeting the requirements for an Associate of Arts in Communication from CNM and prepare a student to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
This educational option can be started
Any term.
Primary course location
Any CNM Campus.
Cost and Financial Aid
Financial Aid considerations
This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
Approximate Cost of Educational Option
Books and Fees (not including tuition)
Approximately $2,500 - $3,000
Individual courses associated with this program may require students to purchase additional materials.
Career and Educational Opportunities
Educational Opportunities
This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year program in Communication or Speech, with a concentration in one or more of the following areas:
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Organizational Communication
Public Communication
Mass Communication
Four-year graduates can pursue careers in a wide variety of fields.
Students interested in transferring to UNM should consult the UNM Department of Communication & Journalism. Students should always refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution for admission, program, course, and graduation requirements. Students should also consult the CNM Academic Advisement for more information.
Many of our courses are transferable to universities and CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges in New Mexico.
Employment Information
Year after year, surveys show that communication skills are ranked by employers as the most important quality necessary for entry-level job candidates. Ironically, communication skills are those that employers say entry-level job candidates most often lack.
Associate of Arts in Communication 60-61 credit hour(s)
This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Communication. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the four year transfer school to confirm specific admission and degree requirements.
