Communication Studies

About the Program

The National Association of Colleges and Employers rates "oral communication" as one of the highest competencies for achieving professional success.

• More and more businesses and occupations prefer to hire employees who possess strong communication skills.
• A strong background in communication is also looked upon favorably by four-year universities when evaluating applicants.
• Effective communication skills assist in individual development and enhancement of human relations.

We offer both an Associate in Arts and Associate Degree for Transfer in Communication Studies. Also our Certificate in Achievement can augment other majors and help you in a career transition.

Degrees & Certificates

View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Arts or Science for Transfer Degree Communication Studies 2.0, AA-T Program Map

Associate in Arts or Science Degree Communications Studies, AA Program Map

Certificate of Achievement (CA) Communication Studies I, CA Program Map Communication Studies II, CA Program Map

Ways to Experience More

At Foothill, we offer many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom to develop and practice your communication skills.

• Join Our Speech and Debate Team
• Take the Case Competition and/or Foothill Innovation Challenge
• Participate in Research and Service Leadership Symposium

Career Opportunities

Whether you aspire to become a communication specialist, enhance your marketability in the workplace, or simply want to improve your people skills, we can help you identify the right program of study to meet your needs.

 

Courses of Interest

• COMM 1A Public Speaking
• COMM 1AH Honors Public Speaking
• COMM 1B Argumentation & Persuasion
• COMM 2 Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 3 Introduction to Communication Studies
• COMM 4 Group Discussion
• COMM 5 Mass Communication
• COMM 10 Gender, Communication & Culture
• COMM 12 Intercultural Communication
• COMM 55 Career & Leadership Communication in the Global Workplace

For a complete list of Communication Studies courses, see course catalog.

For courses offered this and upcoming terms, see schedule of classes.