Communication and Rhetoric (AS Meta-Major)
Meta-Majors at Snow College
This degree is a meta-major, which means it is an ideal major for students exploring majors in life sciences areas. More information on meta-majors at Snow College is available.
As students gain a clearer sense of what they would like to major in, they should declare a regular major, which will have requirements and a program of study that will more fully prepare them for transfer to a four-year program.
Communication and Rhetoric Program Description
An associate degree in Communication and Rhetoric provides a broad foundation in the art of effective communication, media studies, and public relations. It enhances skills in critical thinking, writing, and public speaking, preparing students for diverse careers or further academic study. This degree fosters an understanding of how messages shape perceptions and influence society, making it an ideal choice for students exploring pathways in communication, journalism, and public relations, but who are not yet ready to commit to a specific focus within the field.
Majors Associated with This Meta-Major
- Communication AS
- English AA
- Strategic Communication AS
- Writing and Rhetoric Certificate
- Communication Certificate
Program Outcomes
A student who completes an associate degree in Communication and Rhetoric will be able to do the following.
- has a fundamental knowledge of human cultures and the natural world
- can read and research effectively within disciplines;
- can draw from multiple disciplines to address complex problems;
- can reason analytically, critically, and creatively;
- can communicate effectively through writing and speaking; and
- can analyze how texts and readers make meaning and communicate arguments about that meaning.