Communication, Teamwork and Leadership Employment Concentration
Soft skills are the “people skills” that accompany an individual’s technical skills and knowledge. These skills help distinguish employees in the job market and workplace and are critical to excellence in any field. This skill set includes interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively in teams, and strengthened emotional intelligence. Additionally, strong writing, speaking and listening skills, together with enhanced critical thinking skills, allow individuals to excel in personal leadership.
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Design Your Future!
Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM-106 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| LEAD-500 or CSCR-502 | Leadership Development (formerly LEAD-101) or Personal Success Habits of Highly Effective People (formerly GUID-120) | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 13 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM-103H | Honors Interpersonal Communication | |
| COMM-106 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| CSCR-502 | Personal Success Habits of Highly Effective People (formerly GUID-120) | 3 |
| or LEAD-500 | Leadership Development (formerly LEAD-101) | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
ENGL-098 | ||
| College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | ||
| Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | ||
| Preparation for English Composition for Multilingual Students (formerly ESL-098W English Writing Fundamentals) | ||
| Subtotal | 7 | |
| Total Units | 13 | |
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- Find the MSJC Program that connects your interests to a career.
Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer.