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 | Microcomputer Applications |
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 |
