This Associate of Arts degree program 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 in Communication Studies. Such exposure can aid students in choosing a four-year concentration best suited to their interests and goals.
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 this 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 designed for:
Helping 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 completed: Part-time or full-time.
This educational option can be started: Any term.
Primary course location: Main, Montoya, Rio Rancho, South Valley or Westside Campuses. Some courses are available online.
Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.
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
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 an Academic Coach for more information.
Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.
Career Opportunities
Four-year graduates can pursue careers in a wide variety of fields.
Additionally, the program is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to give you an edge in the job market. 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.
Examples of career options in Communications are listed here.
Minimum Credit Hours Required to Complete Degree: 60
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.
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