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Liberal Arts - Mass Communication Pathway

Effective Spring 2027, this pathway is closed to new enrollments. Students should contact an academic advisor regarding alternative academic pathways.

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

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 120
College Composition II
ENGL 125
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

ART 110Introduction to the Visual Arts3
HIST 103United States to 18773
PHIL 210Ethics3
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

POLS 115American Government3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science & Technology

MATH 110Math in Society3
BIOL 111Concepts of Biology3
BIOL 111LConcepts of Biology Lab1
Select from the following recommended courses:3
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
CSCI 101
Introduction to Computers
CIS 147
Principles of Information Security
Credits Subtotal10
General Education Total Credits37

Enrichment

          

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 Matrix2

Diversity

            

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 Matrix3

Digital Literacy

         

Select one of the following:
ENGL 110
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
COMM 112Understanding Media and Social Change3
COMM 200Introduction to Media Writing3
COMM 206Digital Communication Fundamentals3
COMM 212Interpersonal Communication3
COMM 218Public Relations Principles (as available)3
COMM 224Social Media Foundations (as available)3
COMM 225Introduction to Audio Production3
COMM 270Basic Video Production3
COMM 272Advanced Video Production3
COMM 281Reporting and Editing: Mystician1
COMM 283Video Lab: MystiCast1
COMM 284Radio Lab: The MYX1
COMM 297Cooperative Education/Internship1-3