Communication, AA (GPS)

Term One

• COM 1010 - Essentials of Public Address Credit Hour(s): 3
• COM 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Element 5 (Social Science) Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Element 6 (Natural Science) Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Two

• MTH 1440 - Mathematics and the Modern World with Algebra Review Credit Hour(s): 4 or
• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3

•  

• COM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• CS 1010 - Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core (Any Element) Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Element 6 (Natural Science) Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Three

• COM 1520 - Mass Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• Elective - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Element 3 (History) Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Element 4 (Arts & Humanities) Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Element 5 (Social Science) Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• COM 2460 - Organizational Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• COM 2410 - Small-Group Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• COM 2560 - Basic Media Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Element 3 (Global Traditions) Credit Hour(s): 3

Note(s):

By Term Four: For B.A. Communication Studies degree completion at WSU-Dayton: 1) Should have started language; and 2) made up or in progress to complete high school deficiencies.

Program Description

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Communication is a two-year degree. It is a gateway for completing a Bachelor’s Degree (four-year degree), and/or entry level employment in the public and private sector.

Students will gain important job skills as well as a strong academic foundation in the field of communication. Employers seek persons who have excellent written and oral communication skills; are able to effectively work in teams with diverse members; can demonstrate strong listening skills; and, are able to provide effective leadership.

The A.A. degree will offer practical learning experiences and training in public speaking as well as in making business presentations; leadership; interpersonal communication; small group communication; mass media; and organizational communication. Classes are theory based but ample time is given for students to begin or to enhance their personal communication skills through classroom activities and assignments.

Career Opportunities

The sky is the limit for Communication majors with four-year degrees. Occupations include, but not limited to: public relations, marketing managers, broadcasting (on and off camera), editors, military, court reporters, office managers, event managers and hospitality specialists, teachers, advertising, politics, religious professions, technical writers, organizational management, and authors/writers. Students wishing to teach communication classes at the university/college level will need to complete an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree in the area of communication.

Campus Contact Information

For initial information:
WSU-Lake Campus Student Services Office at 800-237-1477 OR 419-586-0300.

Faculty Advisor for Communication at WSU-LC:
Dr.Sharon A. Showman
Dwyer 242
sharon.showman@wright.edu
419.586.0301

Additional Comments

After completing the A.A. Degree in Communication a student may transition to the WSU-Dayton campus to begin work on the Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies OR Mass Communication. A student may also transfer to another college/university of his/her choice to complete the bachelor’s degree.