Communication (AS)
Associate of Science
Purpose Statement
This degree is recommended for students who plan to pursue bachelor of science degrees in communication.
This is a recommended curriculum only. Some courses may be taken in different order and students do not have to complete the degree in four semesters. Students in remediation will require a different course sequence. All interested students should see the Arts and Science Division Director for degree plans.
Program of Study
| First Semester | Course | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I |
3
|
| PHED | Physical Activity |
1
|
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking |
3
|
| Elective | Natural Science w/lab * |
4
|
| Elective | Social Science * |
3
|
|
Total Hours:
|
14
|
| Second Semester | Course | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1302 |
Composition II |
3 |
| GOVT 2301 | Introduction to American Government I |
3
|
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication |
3
|
| Elective | Natural Science w/lab * |
4
|
|
Total Hours:
|
13
|
| Third Semester | Course | Credit Hours |
| GOVT 2302 |
Introduction to American Government II |
3 |
| HIST 1301 | U.S. History Before 1877 |
3
|
| MATH 1314 OR MATH 1332 | College Algebra OR Math for Liberal Arts |
3
|
| SPCH 2335 | Argumentation and Debate |
3
|
| Elective | Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1301) OR Literature * |
3
|
| Elective | Literature* |
3
|
|
Total Hours:
|
18
|
| Fourth Semester | Course | Credit Hours |
| COSC 1301 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
| HIST 1302 | U.S. History Since 1877 |
3
|
| SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication |
3
|
| SPCH 2341 | Oral Interpretation of Literature |
3
|
| Elective | Fine Arts* |
3
|
|
Total Hours:
|
15
|
|
|
Grand Total:
|
60
|
