University of Phoenix | Associate of Arts in Communications
Students enrolled in the University of Phoenix Associate of Arts with a concentration in Communications program have the opportunity to learn about a variety of communications processes and technologies. Read more about the Associate of Arts with a concentration in Communications program at University of Phoenix here.
Official Program Name:
Associate of Arts with a concentration* in Communications
School Offering Program:
University of Phoenix
Degree Level:
Associate's
Program Prerequisites:
Aspiring students of the University of Phoenix Associate of Arts with a concentration in Communications program should have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent. They may have experience or an interest in working in print, electronic, or other areas of communications.
Program Description:
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Communications program at University of Phoenix is designed to prepare students for careers in telecommunications, journalism, broadcasting, and other areas of mass communication. Program coursework covers communication theories, interpersonal communication, graphics, communication strategies, and communication technologies. Courses are also offered in research writing, cultural diversity, and critical thinking.
Accreditation:
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org).
Learning Format:
Online
Program Length / Total Credits Required:
60 credits. Courses are taken in complementary pairs and are nine weeks in length. Those enrolled in this program must complete the required credits in mathematics, physical/biological sciences, social sciences, and the humanities in addition to 18 credits in communications.
Financial Aid Available:
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Aid opportunities include federal and state financial aid, grants and loans, employer tuition reimbursement, internal and external scholarship sources, and access to other resources.
*Maryland residents completing this program will earn an Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Communications.
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Required Courses for an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Communications:
Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact University of Phoenix to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Communications program has two tracks of study. Track A is for students with 24 or more transfer credits, and Track B (First Year Sequence) is for those with less than 24 transfer credits.
General education courses
- Communication Arts (6 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- COM 150: Effective Essay Writing (3 credits)
- COM 220: Research Writing (3 credits)
- Track B students must take:
- COM 155: University Composition and Communication I (3 credits)
- COM 156: University Composition and Communication II (3 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- Humanities (6 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- CRT 205: Critical Thinking (3 credits)
- Track B students must take:
- HUM 111: Critical and Creative Thinking (3 credits)
- HUM 176: Media and American Culture (3 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- Mathematics (6 credits)
- Science and Technology (6 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- 3 credits in the physical or biological sciences
- IT 205: Management of Information Systems (3 credits)
- Track B students must take:
- SCI 162: Principles of Health and Wellness (3 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- Social Sciences (6 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- ETH 125: Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
- Track B students must take:
- PSY 201: Foundations of Psychology (3 credits)
- ETH 125: Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- Additional Liberal Arts (3 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- GEN 105: Skills for Learning in an Information Age (3 credits)
- Track B students must take:
- US 101: Introduction to University Studies (3 credits)
- Track A students must take:
- Interdisciplinary Studies (9 credits)
- Track B students must take:
- FP 101: Foundations of Personal Finance (3 credits)
- Track B students must take:
Communications courses
- XCOM 100: Introduction to Communications (3 credits)
- XCOM 200: Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communications (3 credits)
- XCOM 225: Mass Communication (3 credits)
- IT 235: Image Editing and Processing (3 credits)
- CMC 260: Communication Variety: The Spice of Life (3 credits)
- CMC 240: Information Strategies: Putting 2 & 2 Together (3 credits)
Furthering Your Education:
Graduates of the University of Phoenix Associate of Arts with a concentration in Communications program can go on to earn a bachelor's degree. When selecting a bachelor's degree program, students may choose to specialize in a specific area of communications, such as marketing and sales or culture and communications.
Bachelor's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to:
- Bachelor of Science in Communication
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
