Communications Degree

The communications program at De Anza College prepares the student to enter the fields of advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, public administration, and more. The program focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Program courses include: intercultural communication, speaking and listening, verbal and nonverbal interaction, rhetorical theory and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer communications degrees.

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De Anza College

9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA

De Anza College is a two-year community college located on a 116-acre campus in Cupertino, California. It offers associate's degrees in 60 academic programs, and certificates of completion in 125 vocational training and academic programs. De Anza also offers special study programs for students planning to transfer to four-year universities, and has a very high rate for successful transfers. It offers lifelong learning courses, an honors program, and distance learning programs through online courses.

Some of the many career training fields offered at De Anza are accounting, animation, business administration, child development, film and television production, health technologies, law enforcement, marketing, medical assisting, network design, nursing, real estate, wildlife management, and more.

De Anza College is known for the cultural and ethnic diversity of its students and the communities it serves. There are also diverse education opportunities at De Anza, with many interdisciplinary courses and collaborative learning. Classes in basic skills English and English as a Second Language (ESL) are offered, as well as an International Students program.

History

De Anza College was founded in 1962, and its first classes were held in 1967.

Academics

The academic calendar for De Anza College follows the quarterly format, with fall, winter, and spring quarters, and a summer "session."

Colleges and Schools

De Anza College divides it academic areas into instructional departments that cover a wide range of topics. Its degrees and certificate programs, or areas of study are:

• Accounting
• Administration of Justice 
• Art
• Automotive Technology
• Biological Sciences
• Business Administration
• Business Software Applications
• Child Development
• Computer Aided Design
• Computer Information Systems
• English
• Environmental Studies
• Film/TV Production
• Global Studies
• Graphic and Interactive Design
• Health Technologies
• Intercultural Studies
• Journalism
• Kinesiology
• Leadership and Social Change
• Liberal Arts
• Management
• Manufacturing and CNC
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Museum Studies
• Music
• Nursing
• Paralegal Studies
• Photographic Arts
• Professional Photography
• Project Management Practitioner
• Real Estate
• Speech Communication
• Technical Writing

Student Life

Students at De Anza College can take advantage of a very dynamic activities program, with more than 60 student clubs representing a range of interests, and intramural team sports, student government, cultural events, performing arts, and more.

Student services include programs like "First Year Experience," "Summer Bridge," and others that promote student success and retention. Financial aid is available, as is health care, career services, open computer labs, media labs, a library, and more.

The Euphrat Museum of Art at De Anza College is a center for art and creativity, as well as learning and social engagement. The museum has an award-winning arts and schools program, a student intern program, and campus programs and presentations.

Traditions

The school colors are crimson and gold, and the school mascot is the Don. The origin and characterization of the "Don" is unclear, and De Anza College has considered selecting another mascot in recent years.

Athletics

De Anza College's 19 award-winning athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Water Polo 

Women's Sports:

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

De Anza College has one campus, and is one of two community colleges in the Foothill-De Anza College District.

Community Life

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, south of San Francisco, De Anza College serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose.

De Anza College is committed to providing services and partnerships that benefit the communities it serves. It offers short courses to community members, performances, exhibits and events that are open to the public. Many campus facilities are available for rent to support community events and organizations.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. De Anza College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Radio and Television Announcers

Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Public Address System and Other Announcers

Description

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public address system and other announcers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Public Relations Specialists

Description

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).