General Studies, Communication/Media Studies Specialization, AA&S

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Communication/ Media Studies

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: 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.

Program Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of General Studies program requires competency in English and Math Essentials MTE 1-5 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or 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

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
SOC 200 Principles of Sociology 3 credits
OR Social Science Elective3 credits¹
MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
BIO 101 General Biology I 4 credits
OR Lab Science Elective 4 credits⁴
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 credits
OR Transfer Math Elective 3 credits²
HUM 100 Survey of the Humanities 3 credits
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits
OR Social Science Elective 3 credits¹
BIO 102 General Biology II 4 credits
OR Lab Science Elective 4 credits⁴

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits
HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I 3 credits
OR History Elective 3 credits⁵
ENG 241 Survey of American Literature I 3 credits
OR Literature Elective 3 credits²
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
HLT/PE Health Physical Education 1 credit³
CST 111 Voice and Diction I 3 credits Degree Requirement

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Fourth Semester

HIS 121 United States History I 3 credits
OR History Elective 3 credits⁵
ENG 242 Survey of American Literature II 3 credits
OR Literature Elective 3 credits²
HUM 260 Survey of Twentieth-Century Culture 3 credits Degree Requirement
PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
OR Social Science Elective 3 credits¹
CST 126 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits Degree Requirement

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

¹Social Science Electives: PSY 200 , PSY 215 , PSY 216 , SOC 200 , SOC 250

²Six credits of transfer Literature electives are required and can be chosen from ENG 241 , ENG 242 , ENG 243 , ENG 244

³Health or PED Elective: HLT 116 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147

⁴Science Electives: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , or CHM 111 , CHM 112

⁵Courses may be chosen from HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122

*Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult a counselor or their academic advisor to select electives that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution.