Communication:

Communication

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 58. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

Communication, Associate in Arts Degree

This program provides a foundation of skills and knowledge in communication and media as well as a solid core of liberal arts courses. The program is primarily designed for students intending to transfer to a bachelor degree program in communication or media, or a related field such as writing, public relations, journalism, advertising, organizational or corporate communications. It can also prepare students for employment in fields where communication skills and knowledge are valuable. (Learn more)

Communication by Degree Requirements

Communication Skills Requirements	12 Credits
+ENG*101 Composition	3
+COM*173 Public Speaking	3
Advanced Writing Electives (choose two courses from below): COM111 Scriptwriting COM226 Journalism I ENG102 Literature and Composition +ENG200 Advanced Composition +ENG202 Technical Writing ENG281 Creative Writing	6

Media Communication Requirements	15 Credits
COM*101 Intro. to Mass Communication	3
COM203 Media Aesthetics or COM154 Film Study and Appreciation	3
ART141 Photography or COM142 TV Production or DGA101 Introduction to Digital Arts or DGA110 Computer Graphics	3
Communications or Digital Arts Elective	6

General Education/Liberal Arts Requirements	21 (22, 23) Credits
Mathematics Elective (MAT*137 or higher)	3(4)
Science Elective	3(4)
Social Science Elective	3
History Elective	3
Literature Elective	3
Philosophy Elective	3
Fine Arts Elective (Art, Music or Theatre)	3

Open Electives +++	12

Total Credits:	60 (61, 62)

Communication (By Semester)

First Semeste	15 Credits
ENG*101 Composition	3
COM*101 Introduction to Mass Communications	3
Fine Arts Elective (Art, Music, or Theatre)	3
Social Science Elective	3
Open Elective	3

Second Semester	15 (16) Credits
Mathematics Elective (MAT*137 or higher) +	3 (4)
COM*173 Public Speaking	3
COM203 Media Aesthetics or COM154 Film Study and Appreciation	3
ART141 Photography or COM142 TV Production or DGA101 Intro to Digital Arts or DGA110 Computer Graphics	3
Open Elective	3

Third Semester	15 Credits
Writing Elective (COM111 Scriptwriting or COM226 Journalism I or ENG102 Literature & Composition or ENG200 Adv. Composition or ENG202 Technical Writing or ENG281 Creative Writing) Communication or Digital Arts Elective	3
Literature Elective++	3
History Elective	3
Open Elective	3

Fourth Semester	15 (16) Credits
Writing Elective (COM111 Scriptwriting or COM226 Journalism I or ENG102 Literature & Composition or ENG200 Adv. Composition or ENG202 Technical Writing or ENG281 Creative Writing) Communication or Digital Arts Elective	3
Science Elective	3(4)
Philosophy Elective	3
Open Elective	3

Total Credits:	60 - 62

ENG 200-Advanced Writing is a specific requirement at some transfer institutions, e.g. SCSU. Check your transfer institute requirements carefully.

A 200-level literature is usually required for a bachelor's degree which has an intro literature prerequisite. ENG*102 (included in the Adv. Writing options above) will fulfill the prerequisite.

* At least two semesters of foreign language are required by many bachelor degree programs. Check your transfer institution for verification and additional requirements.

+ Most Bachelor degree programs require a math higher than MAT*137; some programs require specific math courses; check your transfer institution carefully.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 58