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Associate Degree

Communication

An affordable path to prepare for a career in the communication industry, this associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.

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The Communication program prepares students for a baccalaureate degree in communication at most four-year institutions by giving students a solid foundation in public speaking, communication skills, and communication theory, as well as a thorough understanding and analysis of the history and current trends in the communication marketplace. Students develop important critical and analytical thinking skills.

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What You Will Learn

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Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend and interpret communication texts.

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Students will develop effective public speaking skills.

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Students will demonstrate effective communication in writing.

In-Class or Online

Whether you want to attend classes online, or at our historic Milledgeville campus, or at any of our eleven satellite locations, we have a convenient option just for you.

Leadership. Character. Civility.

Attending GMC is about more than just earning a degree. We prepare our graduates to stand out in the world by teaching leadership skills, character education, and ethics. GMC grads have the grit and determination to be successful in an ever-changing job market.

Why pay more for the same degree?

Thanks to our Transfer Agreements, GMC students can take their college credits with them to dozens of other colleges and universities. Why pay more for core curriculum when you take the same accredited courses at GMC for less, and then transfer to the four-year college of your choice? Here’s a cost comparison:

“I will finally be graduating with my Bachelors of Supervision and Management this month. I would not have been able to achieve this milestone without the guidance of those at GMC. I will forever be grateful for all the things I have learned during my time here.”

— Rebecca Dempsey, Graduate

Recent Grads

“I knew that this was the school that I needed to take my academic journey to the next level! Throughout my time here at Georgia Military College, I had by far some of the best experiences! GMC opened so many doors for me during my time here and molded me into a person of more defined character”

– Shemar Bryant

“I am a mom of 3 kids all under the age of 10. So on top of being a mom and wife, I also work at a children’s hospital in the PICU. I am a wife to an army veteran , who also serves in the National guard, so a lot of the time I am doing the mom thing alone . I went to Georgia Military college to get my pre reqs for nursing school done. It hasn’t been easy, and the teachers have always had my best interest and wanted me to succeed. There hasn’t been one time where I had a teacher who didn’t care. I am currently applying for nursing schools in my area to get my RN BSN. If I had to do it all over again, I would still choose Georgia Military College.”

– Courtney Morton

“I enrolled with Georgia Military College in the winter 2021 term after graduating from high school in the fall of 2020. GMC has really furthered my education especially in Kinesiology and Physical Therapy. Without the help of GMC officials and staff, I do not think I would be able to graduate as early as I am today. After graduating from GMC on May 28th, I plan to enroll in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program (PTA) at Albany State University (ASU) to earn my PTA license. In conclusion, Georgia Military College has really excelled me to greater heights educationally and socially.”

– Kemuel Terry

Concentration Courses

COM 201 Public Speaking | 5qh

This course is designed to provide extensive practice in preparing and presenting effective public speeches. Special emphasis is devoted to organization, outlining, audience analysis, analytical reasoning, and delivery skills.

COM 220 Interpersonal Communication

This course provides students the skills necessary to become better communicators. This course is a study in the theories and practices of communication in two person or small group settings. Primary emphasis is placed on understanding verbal and non-verbal communication and the cultural context in which this communication occurs.

Prerequisites: RDG 099 or placement in ENG 101

COM 230 Introduction to Communication Theory

This course provides an overview of the four disciplines within the communication field (interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and mass communication,) and how to apply the various theories within these disciplines.

Prerequisites: RDG 099 or placement in ENG 101.

Hiring Partners

GMC is fortunate to have partnerships with a wide range of businesses who hire our graduates. Here are a few of our partners:

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Frequently Asked Questions

About This Program


The Communication program prepares students for a baccalaureate degree in communication at most four-year institutions by giving students a solid foundation in public speaking, communication skills, and communication theory, as well as a thorough understanding and analysis of the history and current trends in the communication marketplace. Students develop important critical and analytical thinking skills.

Degree Program Coordinator


Dr. Angela Gosier, agosier@gmc.edu

Program Benefits


Employers across the spectrum regularly list communication skills as one of the most important qualifications for their employees. Communication Studies degrees are a broad-based, solid foundation for many different areas in graduate school, as well. Communication Studies graduates who complete their bachelor’s degree are working in a wide variety of careers in business, industry, government, nonprofit organizations, or human services. With careful planning and advisement, a graduate can also pursue an advanced degree in an area that requires excellent communication such as law, social work, clinical psychology, business administration, and high school or university teaching.

Cost for the Degree


Average Cost for Degree:
$8,280

Why choose GMC?

Explore GMC’s flexible course formats to craft the college experience that works best for you.

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We’ve been educating bright minds for well over a century. That’s why a degree from GMC means more than just a great education. It means success.