Communication

Communication majors have strong critical-thinking and writing abilities, and they are concerned with understanding society and improving social institutions and the well-being of individuals. Students with the ability to empathize with their audience will be better able to tailor and adapt their messages to achieve their goals. Furthermore, Communication majors need to be able to comfortably speak to individuals and groups. Communication is a good major for students who are interested in working with people and groups in a variety of fields, e.g., business, social work and law.

This program is designed for students who need to develop crucial skills for the workplace or who want to transition to a bachelor's degree in Communication. Graduates with an A.A. in Communication develop many different career skills. Communication majors are professionally desirable because they have excellent critical thinking, oral communication and problem-solving skills, and writing abilities. They are concerned with understanding society, social institutions, and the wellbeing of individuals. In our modern world, success in business and industry requires a sophisticated understanding of communication processes. Communication students are well prepared for advanced study in such areas as law and business. While some career fields may require additional education, graduates find jobs as admissions counselors, communication educators, sales representatives, journalists, marketing or human resource specialists, event planners, advertising executives, and electronic media on-air talent, public relations specialists.

We are committed to providing advice and assistance throughout your academic journey. For this reason, you will be assigned a student success coordinator and academic advisor to help you create an academic plan based on your own personal and educational goals. Academic advising is an essential part of your educational experience. Your advisor will provide insight and direction about academic, social, or personal matters that affect your educational experience. Additionally, advisors inform, suggest, counsel, discipline, coach, mentor, and even teach college students how to navigate university systems to be successful.

The courses in our program are skills and knowledge based and inherently contain a variety of functions, including performance training, simulations, and experiential learning. We teach writing, speaking, collaboration, and critical thinking—the top skills that employers seek and that set our program apart from many others. Our small class sizes increase interactions with instructors and promote student success. Communication majors also have access to academic support through free professional and peer tutoring (both online and in-person) through The Writing and Study Skills Center, The William R. Dean Math Lab, the Science Learning Lab, the Foreign Language Lab, and UC’s Learning Commons.

In order to graduate from this program, a student must:

• Complete all required course work and program requirements.
• Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
• Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
• Meet the residency requirement of 20 semester credit hours.
• File formal application for the degree by the posted deadline of graduation semester.

We accept transfer applications all year long, and you may start the online Communication program in any semester, provided your transcripts arrive in time to be evaluated before the start of your first semester.

If you have not taken college-level English or mathematics, you will need to complete the placement process.

Transfer students must also supply official transcripts from each previously attended institution of higher education. Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by one the six regional accrediting agencies. An official evaluation of transfer credit from other institutions will be processed after the student’s file is complete. Credits transferred from another institution may not fulfill specific requirements for the degree.

Current UC students may transfer into this fully online program by completing the application for change in college and program form. You are urged to see your advisor before transferring into a different major to minimize any impact on your degree progress and to verify that you have met all prerequisites.

In order to be admitted to University of Cincinnati, you must demonstrate English proficiency. You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please call the International Admissions Office (513) 556-2069 for details or email with questions.