Communications Associate in Arts The communications curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation that will prepare them to continue baccalaureate studies in the bachelor of arts: communication arts degree program. The communications curriculum is also an appropriate choice for students who wish to transfer to colleges and universities offering baccalaureate programs in corporate communications, English, journalism, creative writing, and digital media and/or radio broadcasting. The goals of the communications program are to prepare students for a variety of careers in the communications field within the context of a liberal arts tradition; to develop students’ interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; to help students explore career options through experiential learning, and to challenge students to think critically and creatively. Students selecting this curriculum will work closely with faculty advisors to develop course plans designed to meet the requirements of their specific area of interest and to assess their aptitude and progress. All communication majors are required to complete a minimum of three credits of experiential learning. In addition, toward the end of the sophomore year, all students in this major must present a portfolio of their best work to a faculty panel for evaluation. The portfolio also serves as a major consideration towards the student’s acceptance into the bachelor of arts: communication arts degree program. Further consideration for acceptance into the bachelor’s program will be contingent upon a successful sophomore year review conducted by the school. Graduation Requirements ENGL 0050 - Critical and Analytical Reading: All students must demonstrate competency in this course whether by achieving specified SAT/ACT scores or by successful completion of the course. The course carries two credits which are included in full-time status and financial aid considerations, but do not count toward the minimum earned credits necessary for graduation. Students who are exempted from the course due to SAT/ACT scores receive an exemption that does not carry credits. All students must successfully complete the General Education and Curriculum requirements listed below with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from this curriculum. Additional graduation criteria are found beginning on page 38. General Education Requirements (Minimum 26 credits) Courses fulfilling the General Education Requirements can be found beginning on page 51. Competencies Communication Skills 11 credits COMM 1125 - Speech Communication ENGL 1110 - College Writing I: Academic Writing ENGL 1125 - College Writing II: Writing About Literature FYS 1110 - The First-Year Seminar Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits Scientific Literacy 3 credits
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