Communication Studies
Blinn's Communication Studies Program teaches you to communicate effectively with individuals and groups through strong written and oral communication skills, conflict management techniques, and critical thinking skills. Blinn communication studies graduates transfer to the state’s leading universities, including Texas A&M, Sam Houston State, Texas State, the University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of North Texas, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Houston.
Degree and Certificate Plans
This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university communication studies program. It also provides flexibility for students who only desire an associates degree. Click below to see the degree plans:
RELLIS Academic Alliance
Through Blinn's partnership with the RELLIS Academic Alliance, you can earn your BA in Communication from Texas A&M International.
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Meet Hailey Marbibi
Hailey Marbibi had been an engineering student for three semesters when she sat down in front of her bathroom mirror and admitted to herself that she wasn’t happy. It was time to find a new major and a new career plan. Marbibi found a welcoming environment in Blinn's Communication Studies Department and will pursue her bachelor’s degree at RELLIS in the spring.
Program FAQ
How do I choose the degree that is best for me?
The 60-credit-hour Associate of Arts in Communication Studies is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university communication studies program while providing flexibility for students desiring only an associate degree.
For specific advice, please contact an academic advisor.
Which campuses offer the A.A. in Communication Studies?
This degree is available online and on the Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS, Schulenburg, and Sealy campuses.
Which universities can I transfer to?
As a Blinn Communication Studies student, you can transfer to a wide range of universities, including Texas A&M, Texas State, Sam Houston State, the University of Houston, the University of North Texas, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Tarleton State, Lamar University, and Texas Southern. Speak to an academic advisor at your university of choice to see how Blinn credits will apply toward your specific degree plan.
Through the RELLIS Academic Alliance, you also can earn Blinn’s Associate of Arts in Communication Studies and apply those credits toward Texas A&M International’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Texas A&M-RELLIS. Through this pathway, you can earn your associate and bachelor’s degrees in Bryan/College Station and may be eligible to purchase a Texas A&M sports pass and recreation center membership.
What jobs do these degrees prepare me for?
A degree in communication studies can prepare students for a range of careers in industries such as public relations, non-profits, public service, government, media, and business. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, media and communications professionals earn a median salary of $66,240 per year.
What communication studies courses does Blinn provide?
The degree plan is available at the link below:
Associate of Arts in Communication Studies
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog.
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