Professional Communication, A.A.

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Associate of Arts: Through a rich blend of experiences such as solid classroom training, hands-on application and working with community partners, this multidisciplinary two-year degree gives you what you need to come into a business and hit the ground running. With customized training from business, you can move easily into countless company areas. You can seamlessly roll the degree over into four-year degrees - such as communication, business - that give added competencies, experiences, mastery, and confidence.

General Requirements - 22-23 Credit Hours

ENG 100 - Introduction to College Reading & Writing 4 credits (with a grade of C- or higher)
OR
ENG 101 - College Composition 3 credits
FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar 1 credits

Select 6 credits of Liberal Arts electives from the following:

Art, English, French, Russian, Spanish, or Philosophy

	3
	3

Select 6 credits of Mathematics/Science electives from the following:

Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, and/or Science

*SCI 100 can be used toward elective credit but cannot be used toward meeting the 6 credit Math/Science elective above.

	3
	3

Select 6 credits of Social Science electives from the following:

Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and/or Sociology

	3
	3

Professional Communication Major Requirements

Complete the following:

ART 101 - Basic Design 3 credits
ART 108 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 credits
PCJ 180 - Introduction to Professional Communication and Journalism 3 credits
PCJ 215 - Business Communication 3 credits
PCJ 318 - Evolving Media 3 credits
PCJ 315 - Professional Communication 3 credits

Select at least 6 of the following courses for a total of 18 credit hours:

ART 231 - Introduction to Digital Arts 3 credits
ART 235 - Digital Media Production 3 credits
ART 251 - Photography I 3 credits
BUS 240 - Change Management 3 credits
BUS 260 - Leadership 3 credits
PCJ 216 - Editing 3 credits
PCJ 316 - Advanced Professional Communication 3 credits
PCJ 319 - Marketing Communication 3 credits
SOC 200 - Social Psychology 3 credits
OR
PSY 200 - Social Psychology 3 credits

Electives to bring total earned hours to 64

Total credits required for degree: 64

Minimum cumulative GPA required for graduation: 2.00
Cumulative GPA required in courses in the General Requirements area: 2.25