Liberal Arts - Communication Arts Pathway
Associate in Arts
Checklist
- Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
- Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.
Degree Plan
General Education
Written Communications
Oral Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 3 | |
Arts & Humanities
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. | 9 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the "Social & Behavior Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. | 9 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
Math, Science & Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 210 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Select from the "Math, Science & Technology (Science with Lab Pair)" category on the General Education matrix. | 4 | |
| Select from the “Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met). | 2 | |
| Introduction to Computers (Recommended) | ||
| Principles of Information Security (Recommended) | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Total Credits | 36 | |
Enrichment
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| Enrichment Course Matrix | 2 | |
Diversity
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| General Education & Diversity Matrix | 3 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
Electives
Transfer Electives1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed. | ||
| COMM 112 | Understanding Media and Social Change | 3 |
| COMM 200 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 206 | Digital Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 213 | Publications | 3 |
| COMM 218 | Public Relations Principles | 3 |
| COMM 224 | Social Media Foundations | 3 |
| COMM 225 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| COMM 244 | Reporting and Feature Writing | 3 |
| COMM 270 | Basic Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 272 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 281 | Reporting and Editing: Mystician | 1 |
| COMM 283 | Video Lab: MystiCast | 1 |
| COMM 284 | Radio Lab: The MYX | 1 |
| COMM 316 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 327 | Industry Communication | 3 |
| Any course(s) not used to fulfill a requirement on this degree plan. | ||