Communication - General Communication

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 65 Credit Hours

Program Information:
Communications is the most significant tool of humankind. In various forms, communication is all around us and constitutes the basis for all human interaction. Courses at Illinois Central College are designed to allow the student to explore both the practical and creative natures of communication as it relates to the world in which we live. Illinois Central College provides three approaches to the study of communication - the General Communication Studies Option, the Mass Communication Option and the Public Relations Option. As a natural outgrowth and extension of communication classes, Illinois Central College´s Forensic Union/Speech Team offers interested students the opportunity to participate in an intercollegiate forensic program, which has achieved several national championships. Students completing the Public Relations Option should consider elective courses in business, marketing, or political science.

Program Note:
ICC provides three approaches to the study of communication - the General Communication Studies Option, the Mass Communication Option and the Public Relations Option.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
COMM 110; COMM 120; MCOMM 110; ENGL 110; Social Science

Spring Semester 1:
COMM 113; COMM 203; ENGL 111; Life Science; Mathematics

Fall Semester 2:
COMM 212; COMM 116 or MCOMM 113; Fine Arts; Physical Science; Social Science

Spring Semester 2:
COMM 204; MCOMM 214 or COMM 222; Mathematics; Social Science; Humanities; Fine Arts

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
	LIFE SCIENCE *	4
	FINE ARTS *	3
	HUMANITIES *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	MATHEMATICS *	3
	MATHEMATICS *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	PHYSICAL SCIENCE *	4
	FINE ARTS *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
COMM 113	BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING	3
COMM 116	ORAL INTERPRETATION
	or
MCOMM 113	INTRODUCTION TO RADIO AND TELEVISION	3
COMM 120	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION	3
COMM 203	COMMUNICATION: GROUP DYNAMICS	3
COMM 204	INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION	3
COMM 212	PUBLIC SPEAKING	3
MCOMM 110	INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
	or
MCOMM 113	INTRODUCTION TO RADIO AND TELEVISION	3
MCOMM 214	TELEVISION PRODUCTION
	or
COMM 222	PERFORMANCE INTERPRETATION THEATRE	3

* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4).

For Program Information Contact:
Arts and Communication Department
Room 124A
(309)694-5113