Deciding where to start your college education is a big decision. Whether you are earning a degree, brushing up on career skills, or seeking life-long learning, you will enjoy an environment of inspiration and support. It is our goal to create an experience that will enrich your life educationally, professionally, and personally to help you succeed!
The field of Speech and Communication helps one to develop oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal skills and presentation skills are some of the concepts addressed.
This program provides basic preparation leading to communication-related careers in organizations and corporations dealing with education, business, public service, tourism, journalism, public relations, politics, broadcasting and sales.
Effective communication skills are integral to career success. Employers listed communication skills, a strong work ethic, teamwork skills, initiative and interpersonal skills, in that order, as the top characteristics they look for in new hires. The courses offered within the Communication Studies discipline aid students in the development of these vital characteristics.
A degree in Communications can allow you to pursue careers such as:
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Management
- Training and Development
- Labor Relations
- Writing/Editing
- Office Management
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.