Communications
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 66 credit hours with a grade point average of not less than C (2.0).
All associate degree programs require ENG 101 Freshman English and ENG 102 Introduction to Literature. You must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. If you are well prepared, you may substitute ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors and ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors for ENG 101 and ENG 102. (If you are considering the English Honors sequence, you should consult the Director of Honors by calling 585.394.FLCC, ext. 7367.) For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Humanities
- ENG 101 Freshman English AND ENG 102 Introduction to Literature OR ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors AND ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors
- ENG 223 Journalism
- 3 credit hours of Humanities Electives
Social Science
- 3 credit hours of History (HIS) Electives
- 9 credit hours of Social Science Electives
Mathematics/Science
- 9 credit hours of Mathematics Electives/Science Electives* (Must include at least one Math and one Science course.)
Communications
- COM 110 Public Speaking OR COM 111 Vocal Communication
- COM 123 Video Production I
- COM 202 Introduction to Mass Communication
- One of the following Advisement Areas:
- Broadcast Advisement Area:
- COM 122 Television Advertising
- COM 124 Video Production II
- 3 credit hours of Business Electives
- Communications Advisement Area:
- COM 115 Interpersonal Communication
- 3 credit hours of Communications (COM) Electives
- 4 credit hours of General Electives
Theatre
- THE 102 Acting I
Business
- BUS 229 Advertising
Health/Physical Education Elective
- 4 credit hours of Health/Physical Education (PE) Electives
General Electives
- 3 credit hours of General Electives*
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you should follow the general education course requirements for transfer to SUNY and non-SUNY schools. Visit the course requirements for transfer programs web page for details.
Notes:
* Dependent on Advisement Area
