The Associate of Science in Social Science, Major in Communications 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 communication or media studies. The Associate of Science in Social Science, Major in Communications is not affiliated with Transfer Virginia common curriculum and is unique to WCC.
All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review, students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.
Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the requirements of the college or university to which she or he is considering for transfer and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of “C”.
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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| BIO 101 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ENG 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| MTH 154 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| PSY 200 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| SDV 100 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
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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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| BIO 102 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ENG 112 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| HUM 201 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTH 155 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| SOC 200 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 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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| CST 115 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ENG 245 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HIS 101 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ITE 152 | 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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| CST 126 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| ENG 246 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HIS 102 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HUM 202 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| SOC ELE 6 | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 0 | 15 | ||