Communication design amalgamates a diverse array of tools and skills for message design, creation and delivery. Specialists in this field use their expertise in consumer behavior and motivation, copywriting, ad direction, media channel selection, public relations and advertising to help manage a firm’s image, brands and campaigns.

Associate of Science degrees are similar to Associate of Arts degrees in that they are offered by community colleges and require general education classes. They differ in the fact that Associate of Science degrees require elective courses on specialized science subjects.