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    Mar 28, 2024  
Catalog 2012-2013 
    
Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies: Communication, AA


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No. of Credits: 60-61
Contact: R. Brown, Chair, Communication, Arts, and Humanities Division

This associate of arts transfer program is designed for part- and full-time students with academic and/or professional interest in communication including speech writing, events planning, and marketing.

Note: Four semesters of French or Spanish are recommended for students who intend to pursue a BA degree at the University of Maryland, University College or at the College Park campus.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

Career Opportunities:

entertainment and sports promoter, events coordinator, patient advocate, lobbyist, speech writer, human resources specialist, motivational speaker, educator, university administrator, political activist, manager, sales person,
and mediator

Transfer Options:

This program of study is part of an articulated partnership with University of Maryland University College (UMUC). Students successfully meeting the requirements of this associate’s program can transfer the necessary credits to UMUC and complete their Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.

Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor for individual program planning.

Biological/physical sciences (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Mathematics (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)


Acceptable:

  • ECN, GRY, POL PSY, SOC

Arts and Humanities (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Biological/physical sciences (lecture and lab) (4 credits)


Acceptable:

Elective (3 credits)


Acceptable:

  • Take 3 credits from any course numbered 1001 and above except for MTH 1040 

Third Semester


English (3 credits)


Acceptable:

History (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Elective (5-6 credits)


Acceptable:

  • Take 5-6 credits from any course numbered 1001 and above except for MTH 1040 

English (3 credits)


Acceptable:

History (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)


Acceptable:

  • ECN, GRY, POL, PSY, SOC
    • second Social/behavioral science course must be from a different discipline

Elective (3 credits)


Acceptable:

  • Take 3 credits from any courses numbered 1001 and above except MTH 1040 

Notes:


***The two “social/behavioral sciences” courses required for this degree must be from two different disciplines.

Notes:


* Courses requiring a prerequisite

** Program option

*** special criteria for required general education courses

**** Pending MHEC approval

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