Communication comprises many areas of study from electronic media and video to professional communications and foreign language. Areas of communication studies at South Plains College boast reputable pasts and provide students with quality instruction from faculty members who excel in scholarly work, several of whom have been honored with the Faculty Excellence Award.

Courses offered through the communications program at SPC fulfill the requirements for a variety of programs, and transfer to any university. Students will receive an Associate of Arts degree upon the completion of their coursework and acquire the necessary skills to be successful in a communications career.

Students can choose to study electronic media, focusing on news and video along with other media styles; professional communication to sharpen their skills in communicating with others, and foreign language to exchange what they already know to communicate in one language for another. These courses and programs ensure students gain awareness of the critical importance of mastering communication skills and adapting to diverse audiences personally and professionally.