AA&S Degree – Concentration in Communication
This curriculum is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in degree programs such as journalism, radio or television broadcasting, public relations, advertising, or forensics (speech). The listed sequence of courses provides guidance for students so that they can complete this program of study in the most efficient manner. This sequence assumes that students have met college academic placement and/or other program requirements. Students are strongly urged to contact a college advisor for assistance in developing their plan for enrolling in courses to meet the program of study.
**HUM 110, Graduation Portfolio Development, is a required course for all students in this program. This program is part of the Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Career Cluster.
Communication: 64 Credit Hours | First semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. |
| ENG101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| COM103 |
Speech Communication |
3 |
| SOC100 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| ENG141 |
Intro to Visual Communications |
3 |
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Mathematics |
3 |
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15 |
| Second Semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. |
| COM110 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| COM150 |
Communications for Effective Leadership |
3 |
| ENG102 |
Composition II |
3 |
| SOC110 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
3 |
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Lab Science |
4 |
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16 |
| Third Semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. |
| COM210 |
Small Group Communication |
3 |
| DRM137 |
Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
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Humanities & Fine Arts |
3 |
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Mathematics |
3 |
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Non-Lab Science |
3 |
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15 |
| Fourth Semester Courses |
Credit Hrs. |
| COM260 |
Persuasive Communication |
3 |
| HUM110 |
Degree Portfolio Development |
1 |
| PSY239 |
Psychology of Personality & Adjustment |
3 |
| PSY240 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
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Humanities & Fine Arts |
3 |
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Health Science |
3 |
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Electives (DRM 237 recommended) |
2 |
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18 |
*Student should determine elective hours based on major and other requirements.
**Students planning to enter teaching should follow recommended courses in the education curriculum.
Option two shown for Math and Science -- Complete two college-level math courses, one of which must have IAI approval, and two science courses, one a life and the other a physical science course, both must have IAI approval, one must be a lab course. |