Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Communication
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.
News & Events
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Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship
Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.