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Career Outlook Communication Emphasis

Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A8982
An emphasis in Communication provides the student with an understanding of communication strategies, reasoning, logic, and critical analysis as it relates to human interaction within multiple cultural contexts.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

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- Public Relations Managers
  Public Relations Managers
  SOC Career Code: 11-2032.00
  Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $56.38
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $155,318.66
  Annual Job Openings
  788
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
  Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
  SOC Career Code: 13-1011.00
  Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $28.74
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $107,215.62
  Annual Job Openings
  890
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents
  Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents
  SOC Career Code: 13-1021.00
  Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $29.15
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $77,767.04
  Annual Job Openings
  4,705
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers
  Wholesale and Retail Buyers
  SOC Career Code: 13-1022.00
  Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $29.15
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $77,767.04
  Annual Job Openings
  4,705
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Fundraisers
  Fundraisers
  SOC Career Code: 13-1131.00
  Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $29.91
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $80,942.95
  Annual Job Openings
  1,274
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Public Relations Specialists
  Public Relations Specialists
  SOC Career Code: 27-3031.00
  Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $29.82
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $81,613.05
  Annual Job Openings
  3,244
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

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Communication Emphasis

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
Required Core		7
颁翱惭惭听颁1000	Introduction to Public Speaking
辞谤听颁翱惭惭听颁1000H	Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors
辞谤听颁翱惭惭听2	Survey of Communication Studies
颁翱惭惭听26	Interpersonal Communication
辞谤听颁翱惭惭听26H	Interpersonal Communication - Honors
Choose eleven units from the following:		11
颁翱惭惭听颁1000	Introduction to Public Speaking
辞谤听颁翱惭惭听颁1000H	Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors
颁翱惭惭听2	Survey of Communication Studies
颁翱惭惭听3	Voice and Diction
颁翱惭惭听4	Performance of Literature
颁翱惭惭听6	Group Communication
颁翱惭惭听7	Intercultural Communication
辞谤听颁翱惭惭听7H	Intercultural Communication - Honors
颁翱惭惭听8	Professional and Organizational Speaking
辞谤听颁翱惭惭听8H	Professional and Organizational Speaking - Honors
颁翱惭惭听15	Forensics: Fundamentals of Contest Speech and Debate
颁翱惭惭听16	Forensics: Individual Event Team
颁翱惭惭听17	Forensics: Debate Team
颁翱惭惭听18	Forensics: Reader's Theater Team
颁翱惭惭听20	Argumentation and Debate
辞谤听颁翱惭惭听20H	Argumentation and Debate - Honors
颁翱惭惭听30	Introduction to Communication Theory
颁翱惭惭听99	Special Projects in Speech
闯翱鲍搁听100	Introduction to Mass Communications
闯翱鲍搁听101	Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media
闯翱鲍搁听102	Intermediate Writing and Reporting for Mass Media
闯翱鲍搁听111	Writing Broadcast and Web News
笔贬翱罢听10	Basic Digital and Film Photography
搁-罢痴听01	Introduction to Electronic Media
搁-罢痴听11础	Beginning Audio Media Production
搁-罢痴听19础	Beginning Video Production
搁-罢痴听99	Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry
Total Units		18

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Communication Studies

Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0325
Communication Studies is a broad-based discipline with foundational coursework in oral communication theory and skills development, augmented with course options that add dimension and depth to the student鈥檚 understanding of the discipline 鈥� such as interpersonal, group, organizational and intercultural communication, argumentation, journalism, forensics, and communication research methods.

The degree program requires students to critically analyze information and arguments, select and research an appropriate topic and thesis, and logically organize the supporting material into a well-crafted presentation. Students will employ appropriate verbal and nonverbal delivery skills and visual aids to present a message to an audience in a conversational and confident manner; and formulate communication solutions to problems in a range of contexts. Students will create messages appropriate for diverse audiences and listeners and develop an improved understanding of themselves as communicators.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer a student must complete 60 semester Units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 Units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
Core Courses
SPCH听1A	Public Speaking	4
辞谤听SPCH听1AH	Public Speaking - Honors
List A
Choose two courses from the following:		6
SPCH听6	Group Communication
SPCH听20	Argumentation and Debate
辞谤听SPCH听20H	Argumentation and Debate - Honors
SPCH听26	Interpersonal Communication
辞谤听SPCH听26H	Interpersonal Communication - Honors
List B
Choose any two courses from the following or any one course not already used from List A:		6-7
闯翱鲍搁听100	Introduction to Mass Communications
SPCH听2	Survey of Communication Studies
SPCH听4	Performance of Literature
SPCH听7	Intercultural Communication
辞谤听SPCH听7H	Intercultural Communication - Honors
SPCH听8	Professional and Organizational Speaking
辞谤听SPCH听8H	Professional and Organizational Speaking - Honors
SPCH听9	Introduction to Persuasion
SPCH听15	Forensics: Fundamentals of Contest Speech and Debate
SPCH听16	Forensics: Individual Event Team
SPCH听30	Introduction to Communication Theory
辞谤听SPCH听30H	Introduction to Communication Theory - Honors
List C
Choose at least one course from the following or any one course not selected from List A or List B:		3-4
ANTH听5	Cultural Anthropology
辞谤听ANTH听5H	Cultural Anthropology - Honors
ENGL听1B	English - Introduction to Literary Types
辞谤听ENGL听1BH	English - Introduction to Literary Types - Honors
ENGL听1C	Critical Thinking and Writing
辞谤听ENGL听1CH	Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
闯翱鲍搁听101	Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media
PSYC听1A	Introduction to Psychology
辞谤听PSYC听1AH	Introduction to Psychology - Honors
SOC听1	Introduction to Sociology
辞谤听SOC听1H	Introduction to Sociology - Honors
SPCH听3	Voice and Diction
SPCH听17	Forensics: Debate Team
SPCH听18	Forensics: Reader's Theater Team
Total Units for Major		19-21
CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern ¹		39-42
Total Units		60

¹: Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC.

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