Communications, English, & Humanities

Overview

What do the CEOs of Starbucks, HBO, Chipotle, Disney, and YouTube have in common? They all majored in a discipline in the Communications, English, and Humanities Community. Choosing to focus on any of these majors prepares you with the skills necessary for adapting to the changes of a dynamic, 21st-century workplace. Aimed at developing timeless and timely skills, the Communications, English, and Humanities Community will teach you to

Ask questions, make relevant observations, and analyze your findings

Take apart complex arguments and create your own using sound research strategies and ethical persuasion

Communicate in speech and writing clearly, creatively, and artistically

Interpret the people and world around you from a variety of diverse viewpoints so you see the whole picture

Understand how and what you think and where you stand on enduring and important issues

These exciting majors emphasize skills that help you shape the future. They teach communication, problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and information literacy. It is no coincidence that successful tech giants study the shift from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance periods to understand our current technological boom, or that lawyers trained in undergraduate English programs are successful at persuasive oral arguments in the courtroom. If you know you will need keen insight and the ability to express that insight to others in your future career, Communications, English, and Humanities is your community!

 

Career Outlook

Associate Degree holders in Communications, English, and Humanities programs benefit from flexible job opportunities in a rapidly changing career landscape. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, those with AA & AS degrees earn upwards of $320,000 more than high school graduates.

 

Composition

Humanities

Math

Natural Sciences

Social Sciences