Communications
Curriculum Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 66 semester hours with a grade point average of not less than C (2.0).
All associate degree programs require English 101 Freshman English and English 102 Introduction to Literature. Students must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. Students who are well prepared may substitute ENG 104 English I Honors and ENG 105 English II Honors for ENG101 and ENG102. Students who are considering the English Honors sequence should consult the Director of Honors.
Students must successfully complete:
Humanities
- ENG101 Freshman English and
ENG 102
Introduction to Literature
or
ENG104 English I Honors and ENG105 English II Honors - ENG 223 Journalism
- 3 credit hours of Humanities
Social Science
- 3 credit hours of ANT 111, ECO 210, ECO 211, PSY 100, SOC 100, POL 100, OR POL 110
- 3 credit hours of HIS history electives
- 6 credit hours of social science electives
Mathematics/ Science
- 9 credit hours of mathematics OR science electives *(must include at least one math and one science course)
Communications
- COM 110 Public Speaking OR COM 111 Vocal Communicator
- COM 123 Television Production I
- COM 202 Introduction to Mass Communication
- Broadcast Advisement Area:
- COM 122 Television Advertising
- COM 124 Television Production II
- 3 credit hours business elective
- Communications
Advisement Area:
- COM 115 Interpersonal Communication
- 3 credit hours of COM communications 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 electives
General Electives
- 3 credit hours of general electives*
Students who are transferring to four-year institutions should follow the general education course requirements for transfer to SUNY and non-SUNY schools. View the general education requirements for more details.
