Communication, A.A.

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This degree is recommended for students who plan to pursue Bachelor of Arts degrees in communication. This is a recommended curriculum only. Some courses may be taken in different order and students do not have to complete the degree in four semesters.

First Semester

ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
Component Area Option Credit(s): 3 *
Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 4 *
American History Credit(s): 3 *
Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3 *

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
Creative Arts Credit(s): 3 *
Approved Academic Elective Credit(s): 3 *
American History Credit(s): 3 *
Life and Physical Sciences Credit(s): 4 *

Semester Hours: 16

Third Semester

Approved Academic Elective Credit(s): 3 *
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credits: 3
SPCH 2335 - Argumentation & Debate Credits: 3
Mathematics Credit(s): 3 *
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Fourth Semester

Approved Academic Elective Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation Credits: 3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Credit(s): 3 *
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credits: 3
Approved Academic Elective Credit(s): 1 *

Semester Hours: 13

Total Program Hours: 60

It is recommended for students to check with the institution they are planning to transfer to for advice on which courses work best for their major.

Suggested options:

See core curriculum for complete list of course options.

American History

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credits: 3
OR
HIST 2301 - Texas History Credits: 3

Approved Academic Elective

See Academic Dean or Communications Program Director

Communication, A.A.

First Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Third Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Fourth Semester

Semester Hours: 13

Total Program Hours: 60

Suggested options:

American History

Approved Academic Elective

Component Area Option

Creative Arts

Language, Philosophy, and Culture

Life and Physical Sciences

Mathematics

Social and Behavioral Sciences