Catalog & Student Handbook 2021-2022 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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


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


Suggested Credits for Semester: 14


Second Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Third Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Fourth Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 15


Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61


Recommended Electives (see advisor for more transfer options)

1Social Science Electives:   ECO 201 ECO 202 GEO 200 GEO 210 , HIS 101 , HIS 102 PLS 211 , PLS 212 , PSY 200 PSY 215 PSY 216 PSY 230 SOC 200 SOC 215 SOC 250      

2Literature electives:  ENG 241 , ENG 242 , ENG 243 , ENG 244  

3Health or PED Elective:  HLT 105 HLT 106 HLT 110 HLT 116 HLT 160 PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 129 PED 147 PED 183 ADJ 138   

4Lab Science Electives:  BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 , CHM 112 GOL 105 GOL 106 PHY 201 PHY 202 PHY 241 PHY 242  

5History Electives:   HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122  , 

6Mathematics Electives:  MTH 154 ,   MTH 161 MTH 162 ,  MTH 261   MTH 263 , MTH 266 MTH 267  

7Orientation Electives:  SDV 100 SDV 101 SDV 104 SDV 108 SDV 110  

8Mathematics Electives:  MTH 154 ,  MTH 155 MTH 157 MTH 161 MTH 162 ,  MTH 261 , MTH 263 MTH 267 ,

9Humanities/Fine Arts Electives: ART 101  , CST 151 , HUM 100  ,HUM 260  , MUS 121   PHI 101 PHI 220 , REL 200   REL 210  , REL 230