Communication and Media Studies AOC Curriculum Map

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Courses should be completed in the order listed below. Critical courses and other milestones are indicated with a ♦. Completion of these specific courses and/or special requirements may be necessary for timely progress through a major. Additional information and reminders are indicated with a ►.

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Course Sequence - Complete in Order Listed

When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses .

For Program Electives, select from course options listed in Program Electives.

This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 30 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
Mathematics General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): MATH 125
Information Technology General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
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CMNS 252 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 111 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s). ♦
Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab General Education Elective 4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): BIOL 104 , BIOL 106 , BIOL 107 , BIOL 108 , BIOL 109 , CHEM 100 and CHEM 102 , ENVS 101 and ENVS 102 , or ERSC 141 and ERSC 142
PHIL 101 or PHIL 103 or PHIL 240 (Diversity-approved) 3 Credit(s).
►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.
CMNS 205 - Business and Professional Communication 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 250 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 151 - Introduction to Journalism 3 Credit(s).
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): ARSC 103 , ARSC 104 , BIOL 100 , CHEM 100 , ENVS 101 or ERSC 101
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): ANTH 101 , HIST 101 , HIST 102 , PSYC 101 or SOCL 101
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CMNS 251 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 112 - Introduction to Applied Public Relations and Advertising 3 Credit(s).
Diversity-Approved Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): AASD 101 , ARSC 121 , CRJU 101 , GLBL 101 , HIST 116 , HIST 127 , or PSYC 105
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 1-3 Credit(s).

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.

Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.