Communication Studies (BA)

What is Communication Studies? 

The major in Communication Studies offers students an opportunity to develop excellent communication skills and a thorough knowledge of the theory of human communication. As a Communication Studies major, you will take a variety of courses in which you will develop skills in public speaking, interpersonal communication and group communication. Good communication skills are highly desirable and help anyone attain better personal, academic and professional success.

What can I do with a Communication Studies Degree? 

Employers in business, government and education identify excellent communication skills as the most important quality they desire in hiring employees. The Communication Studies major is designed to help you develop exceptional skills in all aspects of communication, with particular emphasis on oral performance. Our majors find careers in many different fields, including business, government, education, law and religion. Our alumni include lawyers, members of the clergy, communication consultants, managers and government officials.

Macomb Community College Associate degree options

• Associate of Arts (AA)
• Associate of Science (AS)
• Associate of General Studies (AGS)
• English - Writing Track (AA)
• Speech Communication Arts (AAS)
• Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements

*All students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies must successfully demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to the two-course sequence in a single foreign language. Proficiency is demonstrated by completing courses numbered 1010 and 1020 in one of the following subject area codes: ASL, ARB, ARM, CHI, FRE, GER, GKA, GKM, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, POL, RUS, SPA, SWA, and UKR.

**Associate of Arts (AA) in English requires ENGL 1730, 2510, or 2710 which satisfies MTA Humanities/Fine Arts 

*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more information.

Macomb Community College recommendations: English - Writing Track (AA)

NOTE: The required minor is satisfied per the associate degree.  Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at Wayne State and 21 credits at the 3000-level or higher (see advisor).

Primary contacts

 Macomb Community College
 Counseling & Academic Advising
 586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu

 Transfer Student Success Center 
 Transfer Advising 
 313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu

Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.

In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:

• Access to Wayne State's libraries
• A multipurpose WSU OneCard
• Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
• Comprehensive academic advising
• Wayne State events and student organizations
• Study abroad opportunities

Notes

• You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
• Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
• The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer).  See transfer credit guidelines. 
• All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Macomb Community College will need to be taken at WSU. 
• These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.