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Communication Studies - COMM

Communication Studies - COMM

Welcome to the Department of Communication Studies!

Our classes offer a range of theoretical and practical skills in various communication contexts. Our accomplished faculty is dedicated to providing you with the foundational knowledge and essential skills needed to succeed in today’s diverse workplace.

We'd like to encourage you to explore our webpage to learn more about our AA-T degree in Communication Studies, courses, and faculty. (You can also find/follow us on Facebook for frequent updates about department programs, events and more.)

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We're here to help you along your journey as a Communication scholar and professional!


Program Overview: Communication Studies encompasses a variety of components and areas, for example, theoretical courses such as Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Mass Communication, to more performance-based courses such as Oral Interpretation and Storytelling. All Communication Studies courses are focused on effective communication, and critical inquiries into the nature of human communication with the aim of developing and equipping students with theoretical, aesthetic, and technical means to communicate these skill sets effectively to others. The Communication Studies program offers an Associate’s Degree in Arts as it allows students to explore the many contexts of human communication.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact the department chair:

Richie Neil Hao
richieneil.hao@avc.edu
661-722-6300, ext. 6788

Or, reach out to our Language and Communication Arts embedded counselor:

May Sanicolas
may.sanicolas@avc.edu