Communication, Arts & Humanities

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Dean's Office

Terri Amlong,

Marple Campus

Academic Building,

Room 4305

Division Office Hours:
Mon-Fri | 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 610-359-5391

Faculty Scholarships

Welcome to the Division of Communication, Arts and Humanities! Our programs are the doorway to success in your college journey and in your career.

If you are planning to transfer to a four-year institution, you can pursue Associate Degrees in Communication Arts, Creative Writing, English, Graphic Design, Liberal Arts, Photography, and Studio Arts. We also have career programs in General Studies and Theatre Arts (Certificate of Competency). Our students encounter a wide breadth of experiences in the course offerings provided by our dedicated faculty. No matter where your journey may lead you, CAH is a great place to begin!

DCCC will showcase the work of its 2025 AFA graduates in its Art Gallery April 28 to May 2 and May 12 to 15. Courtesy DCCC.

Art + Design Programs

Want to study art? Choose from NASAD-accredited associate degrees in Graphic Design and Studio Arts that enable you to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor’s degree.
Learn more about Art + Design programs
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Creative Writing

The A.F.A. in Creative Writing has been designed for students who wish to hone their skills in the field of creative writing to reach a career goal or transfer to a 4-year institution. 
Learn more about the Creative Writing program
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Communication Arts

Students can choose from Journalism, Communication Studies or Theatre concentrations while pursuing an associate degree in Communication Arts that enables them to transfer to a four-year institution.
Learn more about Communication Arts programs
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General Studies

The General Studies program is designed for those students who wish to improve their critical reasoning skills, global understanding and role within social justice initiatives, oral communication, quantitative reasoning and many other skillsets.
Learn more about the General Studies program
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English

The A.A. in English is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor’s degree in English.
Learn more about the English program
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Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts curriculum provides the core liberal arts component of most bachelor’s degree programs and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities.
Learn more about the Liberal Arts program
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Music

The College offers a wide variety of music courses in Music Technology, Music Business, Popular Music and Applied lessons including a Certificate in Music Industry.
Learn more about the Music program
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Theatre

Love theatre? We offer an associate degree option for transfer to a four-year school and a certificate in Theatre Arts. 
Learn more about the Theatre program