The Communication Studies Department offers classes that build students' knowledge and skills in human communication. All courses fill assorted degree requirements or electives and all transfer to universities. Our state-of-the-art classroom has computer projection and video equipment.

Below you will find information about our courses to help you select those that are best for your educational needs. Please contact us if you have questions about our courses.


Comm. 1 Public Speaking
We offer one section of Comm. 1 in a
compressed semester of 9 weeks.
Fridays 6-9:10pm Saturdays 9:20-12:30pm

Comm. 4 Small Group Communication

Comm. 8 Interpersonal Communication

Comm. 12 Intro. to Intercultural Communication

Comm. 15 Career Communication

Comm. 19 Communication Activities/Forensics

Comm. 20 Argumentation & Debate

We also offer a 10 unit Communication Certificate.

Please contact us for more information:
• Jane Patton, Department Chair
    jane_patton@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
    phone (408) 855-5296
• Rob Dewis rob_dewis@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
    phone (408) 855-5327
• Betty Ensminger betty_ensminger@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
    phone (408) 855-5308
• Steve Lipman steven_lipman@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
    phone (408) TBA

If you would like to major in Communication and/or transfer to
San Jose State University, check out their site.


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