The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree program in General Studies with the Communication/ Media Studies specialization is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university and have an interest in either a major or minor in a communication or media studies area.
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of General Studies program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.
First Semester
Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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ENG 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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MTH 154 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
BIO 101 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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SDV 100 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
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SOC 200 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 13 | 3 | 14 |
Second Semester
Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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ENG 112 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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MTH 155 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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HUM 201 4 | 3 | ||||
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BIO 102 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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PSY 200 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 3 | 16 |
Third Semester
Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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CST 100 * | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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HIS 101 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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ENG 245 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
ITE 152 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
CST 115 * | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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ENG 246 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
HUM 260 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
PSY 215 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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CST 126 * | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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HIS 102 5 | 3 | ||||
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Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 0 | 15 |
Degree Earned!