Employers seek individuals who excel at communication to advocate, negotiate, relate, and listen.
Communication—it is at the heart of identity and culture
General studies communication courses can be transferred to a four-year college and are useful in many areas of study. Topics cover interpersonal, personal, and intercultural communication and public speaking.
Learn more about:
- Perception, self-concept, conflict, listening and nonverbal communication
- The fundamentals of speeches, including technique, outlining, organization and audience analysis
- Debate skills and techniques, argument construction, and intercollegiate debate speaking style and refutation
- Communication skills for the workplace, such as listening, oral communication, problem-solving and job interviewing
- How to identify the beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors across cultures
Enroll in JCCC’s Honors Public Speaking class. Continue to learn and grow your communication skills with like-minded peers or set up an individual one-hour honors contract in Interpersonal Communication or Intercultural Communication to:
- Learn interesting aspects of communication theory
- Present your work to a wider audience
- Receive greater one-on-one mentorship from faculty
Classes are available face-to-face, online, or in an online-hybrid format
At JCCC communication opportunities abound outside of the classroom, too.
Join the JCCC debate team - consistently rated among the country's top programs, even compared to some of the nation's best four-year schools.
Connect with other students in our virtual exchange programs offered in Intercultural Communication courses with universities in Costa Rica and Russia. Get real-world experience building your international communication skills.
Compete in our Public Speaking Showcase for prizes, bragging rights, and résumé building.
Start here, go anywhere!
Add Communication Studies courses to one of our many associate degree programs or choose to transfer your credits to many four-year degree programs. Our Transfer Information and Services will provide you with more information about transferring your communication studies credits.
Earning a bachelor's or master's degree in the field can prepare you for jobs like:
- Advertising Account Executive
- Author
- Copywriter
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Event Planner
- Journalist
- Marketing Coordinator
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Media Manager
Need help with homework? No problem!
JCCC offers small class sizes, helpful resources like FREE tutoring, and one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.
Contact Info
Communication Studies: Terri Easley-Giraldo
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 4587
Location: LIB 313H
Email: teasley3@jccc.edu
Debate: Chris Loghry
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 4126
Location: LIB 313B
Email: cloghry@jccc.edu
