This program is dedicated to understanding how humans communicate. It is designed
for students who recognize that their future success as leaders in the Digital Age
depends on compelling spoken and written messages that connect, educate, persuade
and inspire audiences. For students trained in Speech Communication, employment possibilities
include fields such as: business and sales management, advertising, public and media
relations, personnel training, education, entertainment, organizational leadership,
mediation and conflict management, religion, nonprofit leadership, politics and law.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate oral and written
communication skills to produce effective speeches; demonstrate increased appreciation
of the speech communication process; and demonstrate the ability to apply critical
thinking skills in the areas of speaking and listening.
Associate of Arts Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
|
ENGL C1000
|
Academic Reading and Writing |
4
|
|
COMM C1000
|
Introduction to Public Speaking |
3
|
| CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
COMM 100
|
Interpersonal Communication |
3
|
|
COMM 103
|
Group Discussion |
3
|
|
COMM 104
|
Argumentation and Debate |
3
|
|
COMM 106
|
Oral Interpretation of Literature |
3
|
| COMM 108 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
PSYC C1000
|
Introduction to Psychology |
3
|
|
SOC 101
|
Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| COMM 115 |
Gender and Communication |
3 |
|
COMM 120
|
Introduction to Communication Theory |
3
|
| COMM 160 |
Forensics Competition |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
19 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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