Department of Communication Studies
Communication as an academic discipline focuses on how people create and share meaning within and across
a variety of contexts, cultures, channels, and media.   Employers consistently rank communication skills as first
among qualities they seek in future employees. By understanding the communication process, students can
better prepare themselves for living and working in our increasingly diverse and complex society.

Students are encouraged to incorporate internships and practical field experiences in their Degree plans.  The
field experience may or may not be credit bearing, but are considered important to the learning process.  

Careers
Students who major in Communication have a wide range of career options available to them after graduation.

What is Communication Studies?
Communication Studies (CMS) is the study of communication in relationships. These relationships can range
anywhere from interpersonal to organizational. CMS majors are given the skills and knowledge they need to
apply to their chosen career paths. Each student is encouraged to decide what that career path may be
through internships, career exploration, and interaction with faculty.

A minimum of 65 credit hours are required for the Associate Degrees awarded by the School of Arts and
Sciences.   

Candidates for the Associate Degrees must complete the requirements of the General Education Curriculum,
which covers four major areas of study
B. THEATRE ARTS MAJOR                
     COURSES
                 
THEA 101        
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE STUDIES  (3)

THEA 102        
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE TECHNOLOGY (3)

THEA 103        
ACTING THEORIES AND PRACTICES (3)
         
THEA 104        
BUILDING A CHARACTER (3)

THEA 201        
STAGE SPEECH  (3)

THEA 202        
SCENE DESIGN  (3)

THEA 204        
VOICE AND DANCE PRODUCTION 1  (3)

THEA 205        
PLAYWRITING 1  (3)

THEA 206        
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA 1

THEA 301        
ONE ACT PLAY PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (2)

THEA 302        
AUDITION WORKSHOP (3)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN THEATRE ARTS
COLBOURNE COLLEGE
A. GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

Area One    Written Composition              6

ENG 101  English Composition 1 (3)        
ENG 102  English Composition 11  (3)
ENG 201  Advance Writing (3)  
ENG 201  Technical Writing (3)

Area Two    Humanities and Fine Arts       9

LIT 201      World Literature  (3)       
HIS 101     World History 1  (3)        
HIS102      World History 11(3)

Area Three  Science and/or Mathematics 9

MATH 102  College Algebra 1  (3)       
MATH 103  College Algebra 11 (3)        
IT 101          Introduction to Information Technology  1  (3)        

AREA Four  History, Social and Behavioral Sciences 9    

EC 103  Macro Economics (3 )       
RE 101  Christian Beliefs and Biblical Interpretations (3)        
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology  (3)