Find Your Voice
Use words to turn ideas into impact.
Launch your communication career with this affordable pathway to four-year university degrees in PR, journalism, marketing and beyond. You will master the speaking, writing and interpersonal skills that create meaningful opportunities in our interconnected world.
Abilities that define exceptional communicators:
- Speak. Write. Inspire. Master the skills to connect and persuade.
- Think. Adapt. Solve. Navigate challenges with clarity and creativity.
- Collaborate. Articulate. Achieve. Communicate ethically and effectively in any setting.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Associate of Arts (AA)
Department
Department of Humanities
Required Credit Hours
62-68
By the Numbers
60
Credit hours—seamless transfer to related bachelor's programs
$9,294
Average net price for students, below the national average for 2-year colleges
29%
Students receiving grants/scholarships, averaging $3,945 a year in aid
Speak With Purpose and Power.
This dynamic two-year degree combines marketable communication skills with comprehensive liberal arts preparation. You will master writing, speech and critical thinking while completing Ohio Transfer Module requirements and diverse electives.
Your journey will unfold across four carefully designed semesters. You’ll start by building a strong foundation in writing, speech and social sciences. Next, you’ll advance to quantitative reasoning, arts and hands-on science lab experiences. Our curriculum integrates Ohio Transfer Module requirements with foreign language study and diverse electives.
By graduation, you’ll emerge as a versatile communicator and critical thinker, positioned for seamless transfer to bachelor’s programs and careers where exceptional communication skills make all the difference.
Career Outcomes
This program will prepare you for high-demand careers where strong communication skills drive success. Additionally, you’ll build a strong foundation for bachelor’s programs that could lead to opportunities in:
- Business and technical writing
- Education and foreign services
- Journalism and broadcasting
- Law and government services
- Public relations and advertising
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In Their Words
“People always told me my credits wouldn’t transfer from Owens. I told them that they would, and to just watch. And they did. All of my Owens credits transferred.”
Grace Hansen, Associate of Arts, ’18
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.