The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts - Communications Option is a two-year program designed for students who intend to complete a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution. As a Communications major, the student is prepared for a wide range of careers, including journalism, broadcasting, public relations, special events coordination, and customer service. Various amounts of graduate training can lead to careers in teaching and educational administration. Communication majors are excellent candidates for positions in broadcasting, print media, and public relations.
Curriculum Requirements
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English |
Credits |
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Mathematics and Science |
Credits |
ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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Mathematics Electives |
6 |
ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Electives |
8 |
COM 143 Speech |
3 |
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CSC 112 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
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9 |
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17 |
Humanities |
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Social Science |
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HIS 101 Western Civilization I |
3 |
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PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
HIS 102 Western Civilization II |
3 |
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SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
Humanities Electives* |
12 |
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SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 120 Racial & Ethnic Relations |
3 |
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18 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
* Select four (4) from below: |
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10 |
ART 101 Introduction to Art |
3 |
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Communication Electives(12 credits) |
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ENG 144 Creative Poetry |
3 |
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Select four (4) from below: |
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ENG 150 Creative Fiction |
3 |
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COM 121 Business Communications |
3 |
ENG 199 Literature and Film |
3 |
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COM 101 Mass Media |
3 |
ENG 201 British Literature |
3 |
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COM 105 Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
ENG 240 American Literature |
3 |
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COM 110 News Writing |
3 |
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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COM 115 Feature Writing |
3 |
THE 193 Introduction to Theater |
3 |
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COM 120 Intro to Radio Broadcasting |
3 |
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24 |
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COM 130 Introduction to Broadcasting |
3 |
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COM 205 Intercultural Communication |
3 |
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COM 210 Photojournalism |
3 |
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COM 511 Journalism Internship |
3 |
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CSC 212 Multimedia Web Design |
3 |
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GRD 121 Computer Graphics |
3 |
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GRD 131 Desktop Publishing I |
3 |
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First Semester |
Credits |
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Third Semester |
Credits |
ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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HIS 102 Western Civilization II |
3 |
COM 143 Speech |
3 |
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Humanities Electives |
6 |
Communications Elective |
3 |
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Communications Electives |
3 |
Mathematics Elective |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
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16 |
CSC 112 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
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16 |
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Second Semester
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Credits
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Fourth Semester
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Credits
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ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
6 |
Communications Elective |
3 |
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Communications Electives |
3 |
Mathematics Elective |
3 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
HIS 101 Western Civilization I |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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16 |
SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 120 Racial and Ethnic Relations |
3 |
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Total Credits for Degree |
66 |
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18 |
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