PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Art Degree in Communication is a program designed to teach students how to communicate effectively with individuals and groups using a variety of methods and approaches. Students learn written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; study conflict resolution and dialogue promotion; investigate diverse cultures’ communication methods; develop project organization and completion techniques; and solve communication issues associated with various forms of media. The program gives students a concentration in the field of communication studies with a liberal arts foundation which prepares students for transfer in areas such as general communication, journalism, media, public relations, corporate communication, advertising, and multimedia. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidance. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in diversity and social responsibility. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM
Systemwide General Education Bucket Requirements (SGE)
Beginning in Fall 2024, GCCC will participate with all state universities, Washburn University and all community colleges in Kansas in the systemwide general education (SGE) framework for associate in arts (AA) and associate in science (AS) degrees. GCCC’s SGE framework includes 34-37 credit hours organized in 7 “buckets” identified by an individual SGE code. Any student who has completed the full credit hour requirement in all buckets will be considered to have completed the Kansas SGE framework for associate in arts (AA) and associate in science (AS) degrees. The completion of the 34-37 credit hour general education package will be noted on the student’s transcript.
Articulation Agreements:
Garden City Community College and Newman University - Articulation Agreement for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Degree from Newman University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement click here: Newman University . For more information from Newman University, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ikN2_0s9HiK-0BfLPFEpAfkOogLncyWbaKU38ABpw44/edit.
For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below:
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