Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, A.A.*

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Program Design

The Interpersonal and Organizational Communication associate degree program will help students develop competence in the practice and analysis of human communication.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program on a full- or part-time basis and attend classes during the day or evening.

Learning Outcomes

Explain major theories in interpersonal and organizational communication.
Understand how identity is negotiated, enacted, and maintained.
Analyze how context affects topic and style of interactions.
Conduct a meeting.
Demonstrate awareness of cultural forms, patterns, and styles of communication.

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Requirements

ENG* 101: Composition 3 Credits (Gen Ed - English )
COM* 100: Introduction to Communication 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities )
COM* 172: Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
PSY* 111 or SOC* 101 or ANT* 101 or ANT* 105 (Gen Ed - Social Science ) 3 Credits
COM* 173: Public Speaking 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities )
Subtotal: 15
ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
Choose any course from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences 3 Credits
COM* 202: Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
MAT* 146 or MAT* 148 or MAT* 172 (Gen Ed - Mathematics ) 3 Credits
COM* 101: Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
COM* 209: Gender and Communication 3 Credits
COM* 113: Social Media in Contemporary Society 3 Credits
COM* 278: Group Communication 3 Credits
THR* 101 or DGA* 111 or GRA* 151 (General Education Knowledge Area - The Arts ) 3 Credits
Any SPA* course or FRE*(112, 211 or 212) or PHL*(101 or 111) 3-4 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
COM* 201: Introduction to Public Relations 3 Credits
Any lab course from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences 4 credits

COM* 210: Environmental Communication 3 Credits or
Choose any Communication course 3 Credits

Any History (HIS*) course from Gen Ed - Social Science 3 credits
Choose any open Elective 3 Credits

Subtotal: 15-16

Total Minimum Credits Required: 60

Notes:

*Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. As a part of this merger, modifications will be made to academic programs. Students who do not complete their programs by the end of the Spring 2023 term will be matched with the Connecticut State Community College (CT State) program that most closely aligns with the student’s Spring 2023 program and is offered at the current Manchester Community College location. The College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption. Further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.