Communication

Expand your career possibilities with a degree in communication, one of the most valued skills in any field. Our program blends theory and practical experience—providing you with a solid foundation of a variety of communication contexts, including interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, and public and professional speaking.

At Scottsdale Community College, our program blends research and real-world experience to provide you with a solid foundation to support all of your relationships and communication needs, including interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, and public and professional speaking. Students can choose to take classes in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, hybrid, day, full-time, and part-time.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Get your AA with a Communication Emphasis online!

The Associate of Arts (AA) with an Emphasis in Communication offers a dynamic combination of theory and hands-on experience, providing students with a comprehensive introduction to the diverse field of communication. This degree helps students develop proficiency across various communication settings, such as interpersonal, small group, intercultural, organizational, and public speaking. It also serves as a strong foundation for those pursuing a bachelor’s degree and equips graduates with the communication skills highly sought by employers. Through coursework, students will gain essential knowledge and tools to analyze, understand, and effectively address communication challenges and opportunities in different environments.

Take all your required COM Courses online!

COM 100: Practice active listening and explore all things communication in our Introduction to Human Communication course. (3 credits)

COM 110: Learn about all types of relationships in our lives, such as family, friends, romantic partners, and workplace relationships in our Interpersonal Communication course. (3 credits)

COM 207: Like communication courses so far? Let’s take a step further by looking at research in our Introduction to Communication Inquiry course. (3 credits)

COM 225: Engage in speeches that will inform and persuade your audience through innovative topics in our Public Speaking course. (3 credits)

COM 230: Participate with others and excel in teamwork and organizational settings in our Small Group Communication course. (3 credits)

COM 263: Open your mind to other cultures’ values and norms in our Elements of Intercultural Communication course. (3 credits)