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Gain Skills for Any Position… Communication Can Take You Anywhere

Sinclair’s Communication department provides a comprehensive study of human and organizational communication. Our academic programs will expose you to the basics, as well as to advanced communication techniques, tools and philosophies. The skills you can gain through the certificate or degree programs will teach you the skills needed to transmit and receive messages more effectively in many different environments.

This program might be for you if:

  • You enjoy interacting with others in any variety of venues.
  • You would like to enhance your current communication techniques.
  • You are interested in learning more about the media and journalism.
  • You would like to gain new skills that will help you in every job position.

Communication is the study of interactions between people in interpersonal, small group, journalism, public speaking, organizational, and mass media (broadcasting) settings. Through careful course selection and internship experience, a program of study can be planned to satisfy your particular educational and career interests. Enhancing communication skills provides invaluable benefits for all students, regardless of major or career path.

Certificate Programs

Short-term Technical Certificate

Communication Specialist

Communication skills are critically important for everyone. Earning a professional communication certificate can be an important key to career success. Completion of the certificate will demonstrate to current and prospective employers that a student recognizes the importance of various communication skills and strategies in a variety of professional settings. The results of a 2011 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers showed verbal communication skills as the number one soft skill that employers sought.

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Professional Communication

Communication skills are critically important for everyone. Earning a professional communication certificate can be an important key to career success. Completion of the certificate will demonstrate to current and prospective employers that a student recognizes the importance of various communication skills and strategies in a variety of professional settings. The results of a 2011 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers showed verbal communication skills as the number one soft skill that employers sought in new college graduates looking to join their organizations.

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Fill out an online admissions application to get started or visit the Sinclair Admissions Web site to find out more.

Degree Programs

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies

Communication is the study of interactions between people in interpersonal, small group, public speaking, organizational and mass-media settings. This degree can lead to successful transfer to a four-year college or university baccalaureate program. Through careful course selection, a program of study can be planned to satisfy a student's particular educational and career interests. Enhancing communication skills provides invaluable benefits for all students, regardless of major. Specific articulation agreements have been developed with Wright State University and the University of Dayton. See an academic advisor for appropriate course selection. As part of this degree program, students must complete the requirements of the Ohio Transfer Module in order to graduate.

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Associate of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Communication is the study of interactions between people in interpersonal, small group, public speaking, organizational and mass-media settings. The Multimedia Journalism emphasis degree is a collaboration of the Communication, Journalism and Visual Communication programs. Multimedia journalism is presently the fastest growing area of journalism. It will also prove valuable for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university baccalaureate program to continue their studies in journalism or mass communication. As part of this degree program, students must complete the requirements of the Ohio Transfer Module in order to graduate.

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Already know the program that is right for you?

Fill out an online admissions application to get started or visit the Sinclair Admissions Web site to find out more.

Transfer Opportunities

Make the most of your education by starting at Sinclair Community College. Our quality programs and low tuition make it a great place to start even if you intend to further your education beyond an associate degree or certificate. You would be surprised at the money you could save by completing your first two years of study at Sinclair—just take a look at our low tuition and see the savings for yourself. You can also learn more by visiting Sinclair’s Transfer Web site »

Articulation & Transfer Agreements

Sinclair works directly with many four-year schools in Ohio and beyond to ensure the college credit you earn will transfer easily to those schools. By developing articulation agreements, formal agreements between colleges detailing the recognition of college credit between the schools, you will know you are meeting the requirements needed at the four-year school of your choice. Learn more about articulation and transfer »

Communication Agreements

Sinclair Community College has worked to develop program-specific agreements to assist you in a more seamless process when transferring from a specific Sinclair degree program to a bachelor’s degree program in the same area of study.

Programs & Articulation Agreements

Communication, Associate of Arts

Articulation agreements in place for transfer to:

  • University of Dayton (Communication)
  • Wright State University (Communication)

Transferring Individual Classes

In addition to transferring with a degree, college credit for many courses, including those in the communication field, are accepted at other colleges and universities. Learn more about course equivalency »

General Agreements

While at Sinclair, if you plan to complete any associate degree program, there are agreements in place to help you easily transfer into a variety of bachelor’s degree completion programs.

Your transfer opportunities
may include:

  • Antioch University McGregor
  • Franklin University
  • Kaplan University
  • Ohio Dominican University
  • Ohio University
  • Purdue University
  • Strayer University
  • Wilberforce University
  • Wright State University
  • and more…

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Ohio Transfer Module

The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs fulfill the requirements for the Ohio Transfer Module at other public colleges and universities. Students in applied associate degree programs may complete some individual transfer module courses within their degree program or continue beyond their program to complete the entire transfer module.

Upon completion of the Ohio Transfer Module, students will be able to enter most Ohio four-year colleges and universities as a junior with your general education requirements completed. Find out more about the Ohio Transfer Module…

Please Note: Sinclair continues to work with other colleges and universities to provide more opportunities through new articulation and transfer agreements. Please consult with an academic advisor for the most up-to-date information.

Related Programs

Sinclair Community College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. With so many to choose from, we are sure that you can find a program that suits your needs. If you are interested in academic opportunities in communication fields, you might also be interested in learning more about these programs at Sinclair: