The A.A. Degree in Communication is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Speech Communication, Communication Studies, or a related field. Students will develop their writing, speaking and critical thinking skills. The program includes courses in speech and other types of human communication, in addition to courses in media, news writing, reporting, and editing.
The Communication program is designed to help meet the needs of the workforce development and job training for Baltimore City residents by providing coursework leading to an Associate Degree. This lays the academic pathway for Bachelor’s degrees, enabling students to find work in jobs such as: copywriter, journalist, market research analyst, media analyst, lobbyist, film director, speechwriter, press agent, technical writer, news anchor, public relations specialist, corporate Communication manager.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
** All BCCC students must meet the College’s Computer Literacy requirements in order to receive a degree or a certificate. All first-time, full- and part-time degree and certificate seeking students are required to complete the PRE-100 course within the first six credits.