Communication Studies (AA.SPCH)

The Communication Studies transfer program emphasizes the importance of developing a variety of communication skills for numerous careers. The program prepares students for the junior and senior levels of study in Communications Studies in areas including persuasion, interpersonal, group, digital, and mass media.

This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
COM-150
Introduction to Broadcasting 
3.0
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
3.0
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
3.0
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IAI Physical and Life Science 
4.0
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IAI Social & Behavioral Science 
3.0

Semester Totals
16.0
Second Semester
COM-200
Interpersonal Communication 
3.0
ENG-121
Composition II 
3.0
MAT-115
General Education Pathway 
OR
MAT-116
General Education Math 
OR
MAT-124
Statistics Pathway 
OR
MAT-125
Statistics 
3.0
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IAI Physical & Life Science 
3.0
COM-165
Broadcast Writing 
OR
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COM Elective 
3.0

Semester Totals
15.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
COM-213
Intro to Group Discussion 
OR
COM-220
Persuasive Speaking 
3.0
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IAI Humanities and Fine Arts 
3.0
PHI-280
Ethics 
OR
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IAI Humanities and Fine Arts 
3.0
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IAI Social and Behavioral Science 
3.0
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COM Elective 
3.0

Semester Totals
15.0
Second Semester
COM-220
Persuasive Speaking 
OR
COM-213
Intro to Group Discussion 
3.0
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COM Elective 
OR
INS-299
Independent Study 
3.0
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IAI Humanities and Fine Arts 
3.0
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IAI Social and Behavioral Science 
3.0
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COM Elective 
6.0

Semester Totals
18.0

Total Program Hours

64.0