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2025-2026 Catalog [Effective Fall 2025]

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 Transfer Guide, 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.

Total Credits: 13


Second Semester


Total Credits: 15-16


Third Semester


Total Credits: 16


Fourth Semester


  • COM 130  (Spring only) or COM 150  (Spring & Summer only) Credits: 3
  • Additional General Education Elective Credits: (Recommend: COM-231)
  • Other Required Hours Credits: 3
  • Other Required Hours Credits: 3
  • Other Required Hours Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15


Total credits required for this pathway: 60-61


Electives


Natural Science UGETC


Choose one course (4 credits) from the following:

Math UGETC


(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.)

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