Kish STEM students benefit from ‘Smitty’ Assistantship
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.
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Communication
Communication as an academic field relates to all the ways we share thoughts and ideas. Communication studies includes the ways in which individuals, cultures and organizations generate and make meaning. The field promotes the effective and ethical practice of human communication. A mastery of effective communication can lead to succeeding in many industries, especially in positions that require working closely with others.
If you’re planning on studying communication at a 4-year institution, you can start with us and:
- Take courses in diverse communication studies
- Earn an associate degree and prepare to transfer to a 4-year institution
- Complete your general education requirements
Degrees and Certificates
Program Details
- We’re your first step in preparing for transfer and a career in communication.
- Many of today’s occupations require an individual who can speak, write, and listen well, solve problems using critical thinking skills, learn new information quickly and work cooperatively with others in team settings.
- A communication major will prepare students for a variety of careers, including jobs in advertising, education, government, broadcasting, public relations, radio, newspapers and various other fields.
- Some potential career paths include an activities director, career advisor, editor, information analyst, human resource specialist, special events coordinator, quality inspector and speechwriter.
Transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in communications, organizational studies or other related fields.
- Early planning for a communication degree can make a difference.
- Students thinking about transferring after Kish to pursue a degree in communication or related field are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor as early as possible.
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Tre Jackson hired as Kish College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.
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