Communication Associate of Arts
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
You can earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with Communication designation at FRCC and transfer as a junior to Colorado public four-year schools.
Career Opportunities
A degree in Communication opens the door to careers in:
- Teaching
- Journalism
- Advertising
- Public Relations
AA in Communication
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| COM-REQ | Communication: __________ | 3 |
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GT-AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Mathematics (GT-MA1): ___________ | 3-4 |
| ELC-LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| COM-REQ | Communication: __________ | 3 |
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT-SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | History (GT-HI1): __________ | 3 |
| ELC-LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| COM220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM-REQ2 | Communication: __________ | 3 |
| GT-SC1 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1): ___________ | 4-5 |
| GT-AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| ELC-LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| GT-SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2): ___________ | 3-5 |
| COM-REQ2 | Communication: __________ | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | History (GT-HI1): __________ | 3 |
| GT-SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| ELC-LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Total Credit Hours: 60-62