Communications Transfer - Associate in Arts Degree
The Communications Transfer Program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university. It offers students in communications, journalism, public relations, and visual communications a broad base of courses and experiences as a foundation for future specialization. The program also focuses on writing for new and emerging media with special attention to online media.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM161 | Mass Media | 3 |
| COM163 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| COM165 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| COM201 | Introduction to Editing | 3 |
| COM141 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| OR COM205 | Writing for On-line Environments | 3 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that students consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies. | ||
| ***Since Humanities courses place special emphasis on reading, writing and other language and artistic skills, all courses in Humanities (HUM) are strongly recommended for this program. | ||
| Additional courses recommended for the Communications Transfer major include: | ||
| ANT140 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT200* | Intercultural Communications (Honors) | 3 |
| BUS106* | Business Communications | 3 |
| IFT110* | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| COM151 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| HIS115 | History of the United States II | 3 |
| POS130 | American Government | 3 |
| POS135* | State & Local Government | 3 |
| PSY120* | Interpersonal Relations & Communications | 3 |
| SOC120 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| SOC125 | The Individual & Society | 3 |
| * Strongly recommended | ||
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Listen, speak, read, write, and make presentations on a college level
- Communicate clearly and ethically
- Write for a variety of purposes and audiences in commercial, technical and artistic contexts
- Explore mass media through their evolution to the present condition
- Write with diverse communication technologies such as desktop publishing programs and online writing programs
- Apply critical thinking, problem-solving and study strategies
- Employ appropriate methods of research by accessing and evaluating information from a variety of credible sources
- Transfer to an accredited college or university
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.
