Communication Studies, A.A. – CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree
This program is designed to provide you with an introduction to the wide-ranging and dynamic field of communication. You will gain an understanding of communication theory and application and a proficiency in a variety of communication areas. Upon completion of this Transfer Ticket Communication Studies degree program, you will be able to transfer seamlessly to colleges within the Connecticut College State University system, being guaranteed full junior status in your pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline, without losing any credits or being required to take extra credits upon transfer.
Special Opportunities
With this degree you will be able to transfer, apply to competitive admissions majors, and complete your BA/BS degree in the same time and with the same course requirements as students who start at a CSU or COSC.
Career Options
Broadcast Technician
Proofreader
Public Relations Assistant
Special Events Coordinator
Development Officer/fundraiser
Easy Transfer Options
These degrees guarantee full junior status, no loss of credits, and no need to take extra credits.
Central Connecticut State University – Strategic Communications, B.A.
Eastern Connecticut State University – Communication, B.S.
Southern Connecticut State University – Communication – Advertising and Promotions, B.S.; Communication – Film, Television, and Digital Production, B.S. or Personal and Professional Communication, B.S.
Western Connecticut State University – Communication – Communication Studies, B.A.
Charter Oak College (Online) – General Studies – Communication Concentration, B.A.
Related Degrees & Certificates
Because you are interested in the Communication Studies, A.A. – CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree, you might want to look at these programs, too.
General Studies, A.S.
Human Services, A.S.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, A.A.
Case Management Certificate
General Studies Certificate
Graphic and Communication Arts Certificate
Marketing Certificate
See below for a list of all full-time Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.
Kevin Amenta
B.A., Hofstra University; M.S., Quinnipiac UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of Graphic Design and CommunicationFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9402 KAmenta@threerivers.edu
María Celeste Arrieta, J.D.
B.A., J.D., University of Morón, Buenos Aires, Argentina; M.A., University of ConnecticutEnglish and Communication Department Professor of Foreign LanguageFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9404 MArrieta@threerivers.edu
Todd Barry, Ph.D.
B.A., Princeton University; J.D., University of Connecticut; Ph.D., University of ConnecticutEnglish and Communication Department Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9406 TBarry@threerivers.edu
Tia D’Alessandro
B.A., Rhode Island College; M.A., University of HartfordEnglish and Communication Instructor of English and CommunicationFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9461 tdalessandro@threerivers.edu
Victoria Holdridge DiFilippo
B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., School for International TrainingEnglish and Communication Department Professor of English as a Second LanguageFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9466 VDiFilippo@threerivers.edu
Janet Hagen
B.S., Minnesota State University; M.A., St. Cloud State UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of English and Women’s StudiesFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9433 JHagen@threerivers.edu
Sandra Jeknavorian
B.F.A., University of Hartford; M.F.A., University of MassachusettsEnglish and Communication Department Professor of ArtFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9439 SJeknavorian@threerivers.edu
Frederick-Douglass Knowles, II
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.A., Southern Connecticut State UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9444 FKnowles@threerivers.edu
Jennifer Long
B.A., Northeastern University; M.Ed., Millersville UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9450 JLong@threerivers.edu
Andrew Marvin
B.A., Sacred Heart University; M.A., Southern Connecticut State UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9434 AMarvin@threerivers.edu
Joseph Selvaggio
B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Southern Connecticut State UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Department Chair & Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9471 JSelvaggio@threerivers.edu
Michael J Stutz
B.A., M.A., University of South CarolinaEnglish and Communication Department Professor of CommunicationsFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9479 MStutz@threerivers.edu
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics