Communication Studies

Spokane Falls Community College ETPL
If you want to improve your speaking and listening skills, or you want to turn your strong communication skills into a career, a degree in Communication Studies could be right for you. In this program, you’ll take courses in public speaking; Interpersonal Communication, Gender Communication and Cultural Communication; and debate and argumentation. You’ll also study the role of communication in organizations and in a profession. This two-year program prepares you to transfer to a four-year school with a major or minor in communication studies, drama or radio/television. Whether you want to work in public relations, human resources, theatre or broadcasting, this program can prepare you for a range of professional opportunities. It’s also excellent background for human services, legal, political and business careers.

Financial information

Total tuition

$9,733.00

Total required fees

$1,701.00

Books and supplies

$2,244.00

Locations

Spokane

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AA-DTA

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Completion rate

100%

Employment rate

76%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.60

Typical (median) annual earnings

$32,325.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Other Industries

25%

Healthcare and Social Services

21%

Retail Trade

18%

Administrative Support

10%

Accommodation and Food Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
51
Completion rate
100%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
35%
Female
65%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
84%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
73%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
68%
Some college experience, but no degree
32%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%