COMMUNICATION ARTS
Associate Degree
Program Description
The Communication Arts major is a broad-based displine program that provides students with an opportunity to
improve their personal, public, and professional lives. Courses forcus on understanding the communication
process and developing skills to communicate effectively. By studying how, why and with what consequences
people communicate, students themselves will become more competent communicators.
Of the career opportunities identified, many will usually require the completion of degree requirements at 4-year
colleges and universities.
Of the career opportunities identified many will usually require the completion of degree requirements at 4-year
colleges and universities.
Community Relations Director; Organizational Trainer; Organizational Newsletter Editor; Public Information
Specialist; Media Technician; Organizational Consultant; Personnel Staff; Public Service Agency Staff;
Corporate Media Director; Communication Consultant; Organizational Trainer and Developer; Public Relation
Professional; Video Editor; Video Producer or Director; Health Educator; Fund Raiser; Multimedia Project
Manager; Community College Instructor; Lobbyist; Speech Writer; Minister; Media Sales and Promotion Staff;
Lawyer; Politician; Consumer Market Researcher; Staff Analyst; Focus Group Leader; Political Campaign Staff;
Public Affairs Director; Advertising Account Executive
Career Opportunities
Gainful Employment: Visit http://www.imperial.edu/courses-and-programs/programs-of-study/
Transfer Preparation
Associate degrees require the completion of certain general education courses. Transfer programs may require
the completion of additional coursework depending on the institution. It is advisable to meet with an academic
counselor for more information.
Associate Degree Course Sequence
The schedule below is based on a fall start and completion of appropriate pre-requisites.
Fall
1st Semester
Units →
Requirement →
SPCH 100
JRN 100
3
IA
3
IA
Spring
2nd Semester
SPCH 120 or 180
Units →
Requirement →
3
IA
Fall
SPCH 110
12-13
Select a minimum
of 9 total units for
degree: JRN 101
(prereq. JRN 100),
PSY/ADS 130,
PSY 144, SPCH
130, SPCH 150,
THEA 120
3
Select a minimum
Select a minimum
of 9 total units for
degree: THEA 100,
PSY/ADS 130,
PSY 144, SPCH
130, SPCH 150
3
3rd Semester
Units →
Requirement →
3
IA
of 9 total units for
degree: BUS 260
(prereq. ENGL 110,
C or better), AJ 108
(prereq. ENG 110
or 101 & READ
019), ENGL 201
(prereq. ENGL 110
or ENGL 101, C or
better), JRN 101
(prereq. JRN 100),
PSY/ADS 130,
PSY 144, SPCH
130, SPCH 150,
THEA 100
3
Spring
4th Semester
Units →
Requirement →
12-13
SPCH 120 or 180
ENGL 250
3
IIIC
3
Select a minimum
of 9 total units for
degree: BUS 260
(prereq. ENGL 110,
C or better), AJ 108
(prereq. ENG 110
or 101 & READ
019), ENGL 201
(prereq. ENGL 110
or ENGL 101, C or
better), JRN 101
(prereq. JRN 100),
PSY/ADS 130,
PSY 144, SPCH
130, SPCH 150,
THEA 120
3
Program Title
Certificate
Program Description
Career Opportunities
Gainful Employment: Visit http://www.imperial.edu/courses-and-programs/programs-of-study/
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate programs are designed for students with personal or occupational goals who wish early employment.
Certificate Course Sequence
The schedule below is based on a fall start and completion of appropriate pre-requisites.
Fall
1st Semester
Units →
Spring
2nd Semester
Units →
Fall
3rd Semester
Units →
Spring
4th Semester
Units →
12-13