Communication emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Communication will be able to:
- Engage in ethical communication processes that allow people to accomplish goals.
- Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts.
- Build and manage personal and community relationships.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 15
See the general education requirements section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses.
Program Requirements: 32-33
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
COMM 111, MTH 105, MTH 111 and WR 121 are general education requirements.
MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Winter Term
| COMM 114 | Argument and Critical Discourse | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
Spring Term
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Electives | 4 |
PE 231 is a general education requirement
Fall Term
Second Year
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
SPN 101 is a recommended elective for students intending to transfer to OSU.
Winter Term
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
SPN 102 is a recommended elective for students intending to transfer to OSU.
Spring Term
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
SPN 103 is a recommended elective for students intending to transfer to OSU.
Total Credit Hours: 90-91