Communication Degree: Turn Ideas into Action
Businesses, non-profits and institutions all rely on great communicators to stand out and succeed
Become an innovator. Set yourself apart. The Communication degree at Colorado Mountain College prepares students to become effective and ethical communicators. Gain the essential skills to succeed in our changing world with a low-debt degree that gives you a competitive edge.
The need for effective communicators is imperative. Students pursuing this degree will learn crucial skills such as how to speak to individuals, with audiences, between cultures, and how to impact communities.
BECOME AN INNOVATOR
Technology and culture are always changing. What remains constant is the need for strong communicators. Effective communicators harness the theory and practice of communication in order to innovate and change our world.
SET YOURSELF APART
Employers consistently rank communication skills as the most desirable trait in employees. Those who can speak well, listen thoughtfully, and collaborate effectively are much more likely to succeed in their chosen careers. No matter your goals, a Communication degree will set you apart.
The ◆ Communication Emphasis (AA) is offered at:
- Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs: Mostly in-person
- Steamboat Springs: Mostly in-person
- Fully Virtual
Program Learning Outcomes are what we expect each student will learn while earning a degree or certificate. Meeting these learning outcomes is how we assess our performance as a college. Our learning outcomes support both important career skills and future success as a student.
Upon completing the ◆ Communication Emphasis (AA) program, CMC students will be able to:
- Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
- Critically analyze messages.
- Identify and overcome impediments to successful communication
- Apply ethical communication principles and practices
- Utilize communication to embrace difference
About Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, a noted author, former CEO of CNN and The Aspen Institute, and managing editor of TIME Magazine, helped found the Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media at Colorado Mountain College in 2012 to give students the opportunity to explore the intersection of art and technology. Thanks to Mr. Isaacson’s support, the Isaacson School has flourished and recently added a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Media.
About Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, a noted author, former CEO of CNN and The Aspen Institute, and managing editor of TIME Magazine, helped found the Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media at Colorado Mountain College in 2012 to give students the opportunity to explore the intersection of art and technology. Thanks to Mr. Isaacson’s support, the Isaacson School has flourished and recently added a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Media.