Communications
Area of Interest
How Can We Help?
Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills open doors in almost any field, and employers consistently seek great communicators.
At Pima, you’ll build a solid foundation through engaging courses, supportive faculty, and real-world experiences. Whether you’re preparing to transfer or developing communication skills for personal and career growth, our courses, programs, and pathways help you succeed.
Our courses strengthen core communication skills. You’ll explore creative expression, learn a new language, and speak effectively, all while building the academic skills that support any major or career path.
Our programs offer focused study. The Translation and Interpretation program develops professional Spanish–English skills for work in business, legal, medical, and educational settings. Our specialized Intensive Academic ESL program builds advanced English proficiency for success in academic, professional, and community contexts.
Our pathways are built for a smooth transfer to universities. They lead to majors in writing, journalism, education, media, and language studies, while building career-ready skills you can use right away.
Choose from the following areas of study:
- American Sign Language
- Communication
- English: Creative Writing & Literature
- Intensive Academic ESL
- Journalism & Media
- Library Information Science
- Reading & Writing
- Translation and Interpretation studies
- World Languages
Not sure which career path is right for you? Connect with a career counselor or check out Career Coach to explore your options and get inspired!
Degrees & Certificates
At Pima, our programs are designed to help you build your skills as you go. Start with foundational certificates and advance to higher-level certificates and a two-year degree, all while gaining the hands-on experience needed for in-demand careers.
Improve Your English in Pima's ESL Program
If you're a non-native English speaker who wants to improve your English for work, school, or daily life, check out Pima's English as a Second Language (ESL) program, also known as Intensive Academic English. The courses will help you get better at speaking, reading, and writing.