Communication, Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree in Communication is a flexible program that offers a variety of elective choices and provides students with a customizable education in communication. The coursework in both communication and elective areas prepares students for entry-level positions in communication or continued education.
Graduation
The Associate of Science degree in Communication is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 60-credit requirement as described in the curriculum plan, earned a 2.00 grade point average or above in all communication major requirement courses and selected general education requirements (EN 133, CT 233), and who have met all degree requirements of Presentation College. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is required to graduate from the program.
Communication AS - Degree Requirements
60 credits
Program Requirements (28 cr):
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CS 3013
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Multimedia Applications
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3
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CT 103
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Intro. to Digital Media Applications
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1
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CT 253
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Field Experience I
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3
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CT 313
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Social Media
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3
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CT 323
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Communication Skills II: Public Speaking
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3
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EN 423
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Advanced Composition
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3
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PH 103
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Philosophy of Argumentation
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3
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Sociology or Psychology Elective
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3
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Distribution Electives:Communication majors must take6 creditsfrom the following courses.
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BU 353
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Marketing
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3
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BU 383
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Health Care Marketing
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3
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BU 393
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Human Resources Management
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3
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BU 412
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Communication in Organizations
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3
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BU 473
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Survey of Leadership Theories
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3
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CS 293W
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Web Site Planning
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3
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CS 3023
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Desktop Publishing
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3
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CT 111
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College Newspaper Staff
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1
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CT 200(X)
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Variable Topics
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3
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CT 303
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Electronic Media
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3
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CT 363
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Gender and Communication
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3
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CT 443
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Persuasion and Social Influence
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3
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CT 453
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Speechwriting
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3
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HMS 243
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Interviewing Skills
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3
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PS 343
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Social Psychology
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3
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and other electives historically applied to the communication field, as determined by program director.
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General Education Requirements (24–27 cr):
Foundational Series—13–16 credits
- Communication Skills (9 cr)
- EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
- EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
- CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- Science and Quantitative Reasoning (4–7 cr)
- Natural Science Lecture + Laboratory (4 cr)
- Minimum competency on ACT/SAT for placement into MA 153 or MA 243 OR completion of intermediate algebra course (if course necessary, 3 cr)
Intellect and Inquiry Series—3 credits
- Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement—lower-level (3 cr)
Lantern Series—8 credits
- Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
- RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
- RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- College Experience (1 cr)
- GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)