Communication Studies
TRANSFER MAJOR
Curriculum Code: 1120
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Department of the Arts: Communications Office
Hicks 125
• Phone (215) 968-8425
The Communications Studies major is designed to serve the needs and interests of students who want to explore various subject areas in the Communications field without committing themselves immediately to any one area of concentration. Students in this major, through the required courses and the recommended elective list, have the opportunity to explore such diverse areas as speech communication, theatre, video-production, journalism, public relations, mass communication, advertising and marketing, and film within the context of a well-balanced liberal arts curriculum. Students who plan to transfer into a Communications major at a four-year college will find this program well suited to their individual needs.
Graduates of this program are able to
- demonstrate a basic knowledge of communication theory and awareness of the responsibilities associated with communication in a free society;
- evaluate various types of communication through the application of standardized criteria;
- acquire skills in analyzing their own communication and the communication of other individuals and groups; and
- demonstrate skills in a specific area within the communication field.
Students who plan to transfer into a Communications major at a four year college will find this major well suited to their individual needs.
Degree Course Requirements
| COMM105 | Interpersonal Communication 5 | 3 |
| COMM110 | Effective Speaking 4 | 3 |
| COMM111 | Media and Society 6 | 3 |
| COMM230 | Oral Interpretation E,4 | 3 |
| COMP110 | English Composition I A,I,1 | 3 |
| COMP111 | English Composition II E,I,2 | 3 |
| COMT101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| INTG285 | Integration of Knowledge E,I,3 | 3 |
| Cinema Elective C | 3 | |
| College Level Mathematics A,F | 3 | |
| Cultural Perspectives B | 3 | |
| Electives H | 6 | |
| Foreign Language and/or Literature | 3 | |
| College Level Science A,G | 3 | |
| Program Electives (choose from list) | 15 | |
| 60 |
Program Electives (Select at least 15 credits):
| COMT103 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| COMT106 | Introduction to Improvisational Performance | 3 |
| COMT203 | Acting II E,I | 3 |
| COMT206 | Improvisational Performance II E,I | 3 |
| JOUR155 | Advertising Copywriting | 3 |
| JOUR175 | News Reporting and Writing I | 3 |
| MGMT100 | Advertising | 3 |
| MKTG200 | Introdution to Business | 3 |
| PHED126 | Modern Dance | 2 |
| PHED130 | Yoga | 2 |
| VACV130 | Media Scriptwriting | 3 |
| VACV135 | Video Studio Production I | 3 |
| VACV137 | Audio Production | 3 |
| VACV145 | Film Production I | 3 |
| VAFA110 | Digital Photography Fundamentals | 3 |
| VAGD200 | Visual Literacy E | 3 |
| VAMM100 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| VAMM120 | Interface Design | 3 |
| VAMM209 | Multimedia Concepts I E,I | 3 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
| First Semester | ||
| COMM105 | Interpersonal Communication 5 | 3 |
| COMM111 | Media and Society 6 | 3 |
| COMP110 | English Composition I A,I,1 | 3 |
| College level Mathematics A,F | 3 | |
| Cultural Perspectives B | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM110 | Effective Speaking 4 | 3 |
| COMP111 | English Composition II E,I,2 | 3 |
| COMT101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Program Elective D | 3 | |
| Cinema Elective C | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| College Level Science A,G | 3 | |
| Foreign Language and/or Literature | 3 | |
| Program Electives D | 6 | |
| Elective H | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| COMM230 | Oral Interpretation E,4 | 3 |
| INTG285 | Integration of Knowledge E,I,3 | 3 |
| Program Electives D | 6 | |
| Elective H | 3 | |
| 15 |
A Placement testing required.
B Consult the list of courses approved for this subcategory. Any course may be chosen.
C Choose from VACV141 or VACV142.
D Consult the list of Program Electives.
E Course requires pre-requisites.
F Choose from MATH101, MATH102, MATH115, MATH117, MATH120, MATH122, MATH125 or MATH140.
G Choose from BIOL101, BIOL110,CHEM101, CHEM121, SCIE101, SCIE102 or SCIE103.
H Pre-college level courses do not meet this requirement.
I Course requires prerequisite.
1 Satisfies College Writing Level I.
2 Satisfies College Writing Level II.
3 Satisfies Writing Intensive requirement.
4 Satisfies Creative Expression.
5 Satisfies Personal Health.
6 Satisfies Social PerspectivSocial Perspective.
Students who do not seek the Associate of Arts Degree may earn the legend, "Major Requirements Satisfied", on their transcripts by successfully completing all the courses listed in the major except COMP110, three credits in mathematics or science, three credits in cultural perspectives, three credits in social perspectives, two credits in personal health, three credits in integration of knowledge and nine credits of electives. Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements
