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Communication

Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA

Pathway: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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Why choose communication at PPSC?

If you have many interests and talents, the Communication program at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) may be a good fit for you! This program teaches you important skills for talking and working with others in different situations. You'll learn public speaking, cultural interaction, teamwork, and professional communication. These skills are useful in jobs like marketing, public relations, and more!

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What do PPSC Communication students learn?

As a PPSC Communication student, you’ll learn how to:  
  • Speak confidently in front of others
  • Adapt your language to respond to the needs of your audience
  • Talk and connect better with people through verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Communicate with people from different backgrounds
  • Work well in groups and lead projects in professional settings 
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What can you do with a Communications degree?

Being an effective communicator is essential for success in nearly every career. With a degree in Communication from PPSC, you can transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree and pursue various job opportunities in fields like: 
  • Education 
  • Sales 
  • Customer Service 
  • Employee Training
  • Government and Corporate Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Grant or Technical Writing
  • Advertising
  • Event Planning
  • And so much more! 

 

 

 

Degree and Certificate Options

Pikes Peak State College has an Associate of Arts Degree with Designation, designed for transfer to a 4-year program to continue your education.
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Communication | Associate of Arts with Designation

The program of study provides rhetorical and social scientific theory, tools, and techniques for analyzing, managing, and improving communication in every arena of professional and personal interaction. Topics within the discipline may include public speaking, interpersonal and group communication, intercultural and organizational communication.

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Transfer Planning

The Degree with Designation is designed for transfer to another college or university as a step toward a bachelor’s degree. For more information on transferring after PPSC, visit our transfer webpage or meet with your advisor.  

Communication Classes You Might Take

Classes you might take will vary depending on the degree or certificate option(s) you pursue. Check the course catalog for specific classes required to reach your goals.

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Getting a degree in Communication at PPSC means having the privilege to study something that is often underrated but critical to the functionality of the world we live in.

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Faculty Contact

Kristy Callihan
719-502-3212
kristy.callihan@pikespeak.edu 

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