Foreign language classes are not required for this major.
Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.
Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
|
3
|
COM 2121: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNIC
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course
|
COM 140: Intro Intercultural Com
|
3
|
COM 2124: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICAT
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course
|
COM 231: Public Speaking
|
3
|
COM 2105: PUBLIC SPEAKING IN DISCIPLINES
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course
|
In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.
Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
|
3
|
R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING
|
English Composition
|
General Education
|
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
|
3
|
R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM
|
English Composition
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
9
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
9
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
5
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT
|
Academic Transition
|
Elective
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
14
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Elective
|
A minor is required for all Communication majors. Depending on your minor, some coursework can be taken as part of your Associate of Arts degree - talk to your Transfer Admissions Counselor for more information.
Admission to the Department of Communication:
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Students must have an overall GPA of 2.0 (or higher) to declare a major in Communication Studies.
Portfolio Requirement:
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The Department of Communication requires all graduating seniors to develop a portfolio. Students should plan to begin collecting content for their portfolio as soon as they enter the program.
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Writing sample; computer skills sample; analytical skills sample
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Optional: photography/design sample
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In addition to specific requirements, portfolios should also include a resume and self-assessment paper that accurately and adequately state communication skills.