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, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, or University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

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
Social/Behavior Sciences Science UGETC Elective Credits: 3

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
Social/Behavioral Science UGETC Elective Credits: 3
Math UGETC Elective Credits: 4 (if taking MAT 143 an additional General Education Elective credit hour is required)

Total Credits: 16

Third Semester

SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3
COM 130 (Spring only) or COM 140 (Fall only) Credits: 3
Social/Behavioral Science UGETC Elective Credits: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts UGETC Elective Credits: 3
Natural Science UGETC Elective Credits: 4

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
Additional General Education Elective Credits (if needed): 1

Total Credits: 15-16

Total credits required for this pathway: 60-61

Electives

1. Social/Behavioral Science UGETC Electives

Take 3 courses from the following in at least two different disciplines:

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. Math UGETC 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. Natural Science UGETC 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. Humanities/Fine Arts UGETC Electives

Choose two courses 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 transferring to UNCG, the above schedule is compatible.

- If transferring to UNCW, take MAT 152.

- If transferring to NC A&T University, take MAT 171 and 172, BIO 110 and HIS 112 or HIS 122, and take only two semesters of a language for BS in Journalism and Mass Communication. You will be required to select a concentration: Multimedia Journalism, Mass Media Production, or Public Relations.

- If transferring to UNC Charlotte, take MAT 152 and three semesters of a language. You will be required to select a concentration: Health Communication, Media and Technology, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, or Rhetoric, Culture, and Social Change. For the specific course variations for each of these concentrations, please see UNCC’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 six other concentrations in communication including: Advertising, Digital Media, Journalism, Electronic Media/Broadcasting, Journalism, and Public Relations. For the specific course variations for each of these concentrations, please see the ASU transfer guide.

- Guilford College offers only a Communication minor.