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
HIS 111 or HIS 131 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Second Semester

COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
MAT 143 , MAT 152 or MAT 171 Credits: 3-4 *
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15-16

Third Semester

SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3
AST 111 , BIO 110 , GEL 111 , PHY 110 or CHM 151 Credits: 4
ENG 231 or ENG 232 Credits: 3
SOC 210 , POL 120 , or ECO 251 Credits: 3
COM 110 or COM 150 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Semester

COM 130 Nonverbal Communication Credits: 3
COM 140 Intro to Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3
PHI 215 or PHI 240 Credits: 3
ART 111 , ART 114 , MUS 110 or MUS 112 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Total credits required for this pathway: 60

Notes:

* If MAT 143 is planned for Semester 2, then it is required that an additional Gen Ed/Pre-major elective be taken in Semester 1 to reach the 60-61 hours needed for the Associate of Arts degree.

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

- If transferring to NC A&T University, use the above schedule with these two exceptions: take MAT 171 and MAT 172 and only two semesters of a language.

- If transferring to UNCC, make these adjustments: 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 UNCC’s transfer guide.

- If transferring to ASU 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 UNCW, the schedule is compatible except HIS 112 is suggested rather than HIS 131 .