Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, A.A.*

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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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Total Minimum Credits Required: 60

Notes:

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. See below for more detail about this exciting transition!

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. Connecticut State Community College (CT State), a statewide college comprised of all Connecticut’s current community college locations, plans to open its doors in the Fall 2023. Here are some important facts students need to know:

• the final commencement ceremony for Manchester Community College is scheduled for May 2023. Ceremonies will continue to be held at each location as campuses of CT State.
• as a part of the planned merger, students continuing their studies beyond summer term 2023 will be matched with the CT State program that most closely aligns with their Spring 2023 major and is offered at the Manchester location,
• students beginning Associate degree programs in Fall 2021 should plan with their advisor/program coordinator to attend full-time if they wish to graduate prior to the planned merger,
• students who begin an Associate degree program in January 2022 would be anticipated to complete their degree at the merged college, Connecticut State Community College,
• in all cases, the College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption and staying in touch with your advisor/program coordinator is essential,
• further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page:  www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.