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The Associate of Arts in Communication is now offered to permit
students with professional aspirations to perfect their oral
and written communication skills. The new degree ensures that
students will learn about such important communication issues
as interpersonal, intercultural and media communication, gender
differences in communication, communication ethics, and small
group communication. Students in this program are exposed
to historical speeches, communication theory, and practical
preparation for presentations. Students graduating from this
program may apply this degree toward the completion of requirements
for any related Bachelor's degree where oral communication
is a consideration.
In addition to the institutional and general education level
learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in Communication
also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its
graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas
of Communication, graduates in this degree program will be
able to:
- Describe the various theoretical models and separate
parts of the communication process.
- Prepare and deliver a presentation appropriate to a selected
communication setting or event.
- Articulate the issues relevant to interpersonal and/or
intercultural communication.
- Apply relevant techniques to interpersonal and/or intercultural
communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history, models, theories,
and concepts of mass communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics of communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and processes
of small group communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and dynamics
of communication between genders.
Requirements
Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED to apply.
Other Associate Degree Programs
About American Military University
AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public
University System and is the number one provider of online
education to the military. AMU offers the relevant programs
and courses for today's job market via over 76 relevant degrees.
Just a few of the ways we stay current on industry needs:
the majority of our faculty are currently working in the fields
they are teaching in; we partner with industry organizations
and build programs and certificates tailored to their needs;
and we rely on Industry Advisory Councils made up of corporate
members who review our curriculum to ensure its relevance
to the skills needed in their industries. Courses are 100
percent online and start monthly (versus semesters), with
8 and 16 week classes available in many programs.
Accreditation
The American Public University System is regionally accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association;
and nationally, by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance
Education and Training Council.
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