Communication Technology
The Communication Technology AAS degree program provides learners with hands-on lessons and exercises to acquire the competences to utilize digital media to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communication through technology. Students obtain the skills necessary to prepare for the IC3 Certification, Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification. Students may also choose to pursue higher educational degrees and/or employment in a communication field of their choice.
Occupational Objective: GIS Technician, Graphic Design, Media Broadcasting, and Web Design.
Degree Requirements
Related Instruction Requirements
CAPP
| CAPP Option | 3 |
HLTH
| Health Option | 2 |
| HS 100 | Human Relations | 1 |
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| M 111 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| Or | |
M 212
| | 3 |
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NASX
| NASX Option | 3 |
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| WRIT 101 | College Writing | 3 |
| Or | |
| WRIT 104 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Program of Study Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60
Communication Technology
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (SP)
Third Semester (Fall)
Fourth Semester (SP)
Total Credit Hours: 45
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will develop the knowledge and skills to plan, design, and create digital communication.
- Demonstrate and maintain effective communication through media technology.
- Utilize maps, interactive charts and graphs to visualize and share their results.
- Students will obtain the skills to pursue entry-level positions in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), graphic design, media arts, and/or web design fields.