Communication Technology

The Communication Technology AAS degree program provides learners with hands-on lessons and exercises to acquire the competence to utilize digital media to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communication through technology. Students obtain the skills necessary to prepare for the IC³ Certification, and/or the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification. Students may choose to pursue employment in a digital communication field of their choice.

 

Occupational Objective:  GIS Technician, Graphic Design, Digital/Media Technology, and Web Design.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Core I	Communications	6
Core II	Mathematics	3
Core VI	Native American Studies	3
Core VII	Computer Technology	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

Students, please consult your academic advisor and the program plan of study for specific General Education core requirements

Program of Study Courses

CAPP 158	Microsoft Access	3
COMX 111	Public Speaking	3
CSCI 105	Computer Fluency	3
GDSN 230	Video Editing	3
GPHY 131	Introduction to ArcGIS	3
GPHY 151	ArcGIS Pro	3
GPHY 161	GPS Technologies: Data Collection	3
GPHY 231	GIS Cartography	3
GPHY 261	ArcGIS Online	3
ITS 221	Project Management	3
MART 113	Introduction To Video	3
MART 122	Introduction to Adobe	3
MART 145	Web Design	3
MART 214	Digital Publishing and Design	3
MART 255	Photoshop for Media Arts	3
MART 256	Illustrator: Vector and Layout Design	3
Total Credit Hours:		48

Program of Study Plan

AAS Communication Technology 2025

 

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan, design, and create digital communication.
• Demonstrate and maintain effective communication through digital technology.
• Utilize maps, interactive media, charts, and graphs to visualize and share results.
• Students will obtain the skills to pursue entry-level positions in GIS Technician/Cartographer, graphic design, media arts, and/or web design fields.