COMMUNICATION
STUDIES
You’ve always been the type of person who has multiple interests
and diverse talents. You consider communication skills necessary
for almost any career field, but have had a particular interest
in careers that will get you in front of other people: social
media, business and marketing, education, or performing
arts. If you’re looking for a program that will challenge
you and help you develop a stronger awareness
of communication practices, Northampton’s
Communication Studies Associate in Arts
program can help you narrow down your
focus and prepare you for a four-year
institution while providing you with
a comprehensive knowledge
of the nature of human
communication.
WHY IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?
»» Communication Studies allows students to investigate the ways in which communication shapes both culture and
identity. The program also takes you into specific courses in the field that have impacted communication studies, such
as sociology and psychology.
»» You’ve got future plans, and NCC encourages you to use this program to customize them; a variety of electives in the
communications field are available on top of the required 12 hours of communication studies courses.
»» When you transfer to pursue a BA, you can look forward to employment in a wide range of areas and a degree that will allow
you to be flexible and versatile in your work.
»» Many of our communication courses offer a service learning component allowing students to gain real world experience as
communicators and leaders in their community.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
»» How are human judgment and actions influenced? You’ll explore a variety of personal and professional interpersonal contexts
and the processes of relational development.
»» How are foundation, roles, and leadership associated with small groups? In the study of small group communications, you’ll
develops skills in participation and presentation within a small group setting.
»» How does culture influence how one communicates? You’ll interact with students on our diverse campus, working together to
build relationships and achieve goals.
»» How do communication theories apply to real-world interactions? You’ll develop skills in researching and analyzing
communication phenomena.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
»» Human Resources
»» Project Management
»» Corporate Communication
»» Program Coordinator
»» Spokesperson
»» Sales and Marketing
»» Management
»» Social Media
»» Education
READY TO FIND OUT MORE?
The Humanities & Social Sciences Department is ready to answer your questions! Call 610.332.5312.
Ready to enroll, or have admissions and enrollment-related questions? Call 610.861.5500.
Information about this and other programs is available online at www.northampton.edu/programs.
RELATED PROGRAMS
»» Radio/TV
»» Theatre
»» Journalism
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