Delivery Method: On-Campus

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

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 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 2105: PUBLIC SPEAKING IN DISCIPLINES UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

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) 6 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) 14 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 ELE CRED Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Once students reach Junior status, whether they transfer in or declare a little later, they should prioritize taking COM 3618 PR Writing immediately after they take PR Principles (COM 2325) and Journalism Matters (COM 1300). PR Writing is a foundational course and their work in other 3000 & 4000 classes really depends upon them having AP writing skills. Their senior portfolio must include 6 writing samples and most are the products of this class. Plus it's a pre-requisite for the capstone and they can't take it simultaneously.

An overall 2.0 GPA is required in the major, including core courses. Senior Capstone Experience (CAP) must be met.

Suggested minors: English, General Business, International Business, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.

Portfolio Requirement:

  • 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.
  • Writing sample; computer skills sample; analytical skills sample
  • Optional: photography/design sample
  • In addition to specific requirements, portfolios should also include a resume and self-assessment paper that accurately and adequately state communication skills.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
COM 1200: THINKING THROUGH COMMUNICATION 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
COM 1300: JOURNALISM MATTERS: AN INTRO 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
COM 2325: PUBLIC RELATIONS PRINC 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
COM 2618: INTRO TO MEDIA PUBLISHING 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Minor Course 1 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
COM 3010: MEDIA GRAPHICS 3
COM 3220: PROF ETHICS PUBLIC RELATIONS 3
COM 3300: MEDIA & SOCIETY 3
COM 3618: PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING 3

Writing in the Discipline
Professional Dev Course 1 3

A total of 15 hours (5 courses) is required from the list on the program of study
Minor Course 2 3
COM 3928: COMM RESEARCH METHODS 3
Professional Dev Course 2 3
Professional Dev Course 3 3
Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
COM 4318: PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS 3

CAPSTONE
Professional Dev Course 4 3
Professional Dev Course 5 3
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3

If your minor is complete and you have 120 hours required to graduate, you do not need this course.