- Department of Humanities
Communications A.S.
Associate in Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 1173)
The program seeks to develop production skills (TV, video, graphic design, news writing), to prepare students for communications on the job (from technical to interpersonal), and to develop a critical and ethical awareness of professional communications. The A.S. program also endeavors to thoroughly incorporate technology into the program, with the understanding that technology supports the process of communication and shouldn't be an end in and of itself.
This course of study will also prepare students for transfer into four-year programs in mass media, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, technical publications and a number of related programs.
Core Requirements
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101 – 3 credits; 6 credits Humanities electives; MATH 111 or higher – 3 credits; Science – 6 credits; 1 credit Physical Education (PHED).
General Electives
Up to 3 credits to be determined by advisement.
Trustees' General Education Core Requirement details
Mathematics Competency Requirement for graduation
Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| COMM 108 |
Introduction to Mass Media |
3 |
| CITA 110 |
Microcomputer Applications I |
3 |
| CITA 130 |
Microcomputer Applications II |
3 |
| ENGL 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL 111 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 |
| MATH |
MATH 111 or MATH 125 |
3 |
| PHED |
Physical Education |
1/2 |
Second Semester
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| COMM 120 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
| COMM 210 |
Single Camera Video Production |
3 |
| |
Social Science |
3 |
| PHED |
Physical Education |
1/2 |
| |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
Third Semester
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| |
Social Sciences Electives |
6 |
| COMM 240 |
Television Studio Production |
3 |
| JOUR 202 |
Journalism, Newswriting and Reporting |
3 |
| GART 265 |
Web Design |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| GART 251 |
Computer Graphics I |
3 |
| |
Science |
3 |
Fourth Semester
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| ENGL 102 |
Composition II |
3 |
| GART 251 |
Computer Graphics I |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| GART 265 |
Web Design |
3 |
| |
General Elective |
3 |
| |
Science |
3 |
| |
Social Science |
3 |
| COMM 280 |
Special Projects |
1-3 |