Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Communication Pathway

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The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts transfer degree from GTCC and prepare a student for obtaining a Bachelor of Science/Arts in Communication Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University, Appalachian State University, or University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

However, students from GTCC seeking a baccalaureate degree may also transfer to other institutions. These institutions may require different courses within the various areas of General Education. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university after GTCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, their faculty advisor, and/or the GTCC Student Success Center.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

Use communications strategies in multiple situations.
Present relevant information in presentations.
Analyze interpersonal communications critically in conflict situations.
Assess the role of communication in everyday situations.

First Semester

ACA 122 College Transfer Success Credits: 1
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I Credits: 3
UGETC Social/Behavior Sciences Science Elective Credits: 3¹

Total Credits: 13

Second Semester

COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Credits: 3
UGETC Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3 ¹
UGETC Math Elective Credits: 3-4²

Total Credits: 15-16

Third Semester

SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3
COM 130 (Spring only) or COM 140 (Fall only) Credits: 3
UGETC Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3 ¹
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3⁴
UGETC Natural Science Elective Credits: 4³

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Semester

COM 130 (Spring only) or COM 140 (Fall only) Credits: 3
COM 110 or COM 150 (Summer Only) Credits: 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3
Additional General Education Elective Credits: 3
Additional General Education Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Total credits required for this pathway: 60

Electives

1. UGETC Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Take 3 courses from the following:

ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HIS 111 World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIS 112 World Civilizations II Credits: 3
HIS 131 American History I Credits: 3
HIS 132 American History II Credits: 3
POL 120 American Government Credits: 3
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

2. UGETC Math Electives

Choose one course from the following:

(Please note, if MAT 143 is taken, then it is required that an additional General Education elective be taken to reach the 60 hours needed for the Associate of Arts degree.)

MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MAT 152 Statistical Methods I Credits: 4
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4

3. UGETC Natural Science Electives

Choose one course (4 credits) from the following:

AST 151 General Astronomy I Credits: 3
AST 151A General Astronomy I Lab Credits: 1
BIO 110 Principles of Biology Credits: 4
BIO 111 General Biology I Credits: 4
CHM 151 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
GEL 111 Geology Credits: 4
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics Credits: 3
PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab Credits: 1

4. UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

Choose one course from the following:

ART 111 Art Appreciation Credits: 3
ART 114 Art History Survey I Credits: 3
ART 115 Art History Survey II Credits: 3
ENG 231 American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 232 American Literature II Credits: 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz Credits: 3
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues Credits: 3
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3

Notes:

* If MAT 143 is planned for Semester 2, then it is required that an additional General Education elective be taken in Semester 1 to reach the 60 hours needed for the Associate of Arts degree.

- If transferring to UNCG, the above schedule is compatible.

- If transferring to NC A&T University, make these adjustments: take MAT 171 and MAT 172, BIO 110 and GEL 111, ECO 251 or 252, BUS 110, SOC 220, HIS 112 or HIS 122, and take only two semesters of a language for a BS in Journalism and Mass Communication.

- If transferring to UNC Charlotte, take MAT 171 and three semesters of a language. You will be required to select a concentration: Health Communication, International Public Relation, Mass Media, Organizational Communication, Public Advocacy, or Public Relations. For the specific course variations for each of these concentrations, please see UNC Charlotte’s transfer guide.

- If transferring to App State as a Communication Studies concentration, the above schedule is compatible. Please note Foreign Language is not required but GTCC highly suggests a language. There are four other concentrations in communication including: Advertising, Electronic Media/Broadcasting, Journalism, and Public Relations. For the specific course variations for each of these concentrations, please see the ASU transfer guide.

- If transferring to UNC Wilmington, take MAT 143.