Planner for Arts & Sciences Transfer - Communications (A.A.)
Title of Major: Arts and Sciences - Communications, A.A.
Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.
Code: AA.ARTS-SCI.COMM
Total Credit Hours: 60
Communications - see www.aacc.edu
Purpose: Anne Arundel Community College’s (AACC) Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree with a concentration in Communication is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in speech communication, human communication, or mass communication.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): David Meng
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR | 3 credit hours | ||
| MAT 133-Finite Mathematics OR MAT 135-Statistics Or more advanced level if qualified: MAT 137-College Algebra MAT 145-Precalculus 1 MAT 146-Precalculus 2 MAT 151-Accelerated Precalculus MAT 191-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 MAT 192-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 MAT 202-Linear Algebra MAT 230-Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences) (Mathematics GER)   | 3 credit hours | ||
| Communications GER (Arts & Humanities GER)  | 3 credit hours | ||
| Computer Technology, Interdisciplinary or Mathematics GER (CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology or CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology simultaneously satisfies computer competency.) | 3-4 credit hours | ||
| Choose one COM course from list: COM 101-Introduction to Mass Media COM 102-Writing for News Media 1 COM 110-Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication COM 112-Newspaper Editing and Production COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers COM 130-Current Events in Global Context COM 141-Group Communication and Leadership COM 200-Intercultural Communication COM 202-Writing for the News Media 2 COM 230-Persuasive Message Strategies  | 3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective For electives, recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives. | 3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Lab Science GER | 3-4 credit hours | ||
| HIS 111-Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations OR HIS 112-Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations OR HIS 211-United States History through the Civil War OR HIS 212-United States History Since the Civil War (Social & Behavioral Sciences GER) | 3 credit hours | ||
| Health/Fitness/Wellness GER | 3 credit hours | ||
| Choose one COM course from the list in Term 1 | 3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG Sophomore Literature (Arts & Humanities GER) | 3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Science GER | 3-4 credit hours | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences GER (other than HIS) | 3 credit hours | ||
| Elective Choose one additional COM course from the following: COM 101-Introduction to Mass Media COM 102-Writing for News Media 1 COM 110-Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication COM 112-Newspaper Editing and Production COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers COM 130-Current Events in Global Context COM 141-Group Communication and Leadership COM 200-Intercultural Communication COM 202-Writing for the News Media 2 COM 230-Persuasive Message Strategies | 3 credit hours | ||
Choose one COM course from the list in Term 1. | 3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Choose one COM course from the list: COM 101-Introduction to Mass Media COM 102-Writing for News Media 1 COM 110-Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication COM 112-Newspaper Editing and Production COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers COM 130-Current Events in Global Context COM 141-Group Communication and Leadership COM 200-Intercultural Communication COM 202-Writing for the News Media 2 COM 230-Persuasive Message Strategies | 3 credit hours | ||
| Electives For electives, recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives. | 9-14 credit hours |
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