Communication Studies

Communication studies is an academic discipline that deals with processes of human communication. The discipline includes verbal and written communication, and encompasses a range of topics, from face-to-face conversation to mass media outlets such as television broadcasting.

Our program offers a communication studies for transfer (ADT) degree, and many COMM courses are included in the Communication, Media, and Languages associate of arts degree (AA).

ASNC president Makenna Ashcraft is a Communication major who will be transferring to UC Riverside in the winter. She has been very active on campus. Congratulations Makenna!

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Deciding on a career is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make and we're here to help! The Norco College Academic Counseling and Career Development Center provides a variety of resources to guide and direct you through a proven career development process, and we encourage all students to schedule some time to meet with a counselor for help with this important decision.

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Career options for students who get a degree in communication studies include: journalist, public relations specialist, speech writer, event planner, social media manager, human resources specialist, business reporter, broadcast engineer, video/audio producer, radio/podcast host, and more options! Check out the local career data on this page and schedule a career counseling appointment today!

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