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Communication • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.SPCH

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

Students taking communication courses are trained to think deeply about how communication processes relate to many of today's important issues, whether advising on a public relations campaign or developing a community program. They also understand that effective communication can bring people together across cultural contexts, and they know how to communicate with care and respect for others' beliefs, making them an essential asset in an ever-connected world. The knowledge, understanding, and skills that a student acquires through a program of study in Communication will help them become a valued asset in a variety of contexts—from organizations to politics, from families to multinational corporations. This degree will prepare students for transfer to a wide variety of major and minor programs at a four-year university including communication studies, radio/tv/film, advertising/public relations, journalism, sports communication, health communication.

Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.

For Program Information Contact:

Arts and Communication Department at 217-786-2286 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

EGL 101Composition I

3

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Elective

3

Second Semester:

CMN 104Interpersonal Communication

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

 

HIS 101History of Western Civilization I

4

OR

HIS 102History of Western Civilization II

4

 

Elective

3

Elective

3

Third Semester:

JRN 222Introduction to Mass Communication

3

Social Science Selection

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Physical Science Selection

3-4

Fourth Semester:

JRN 205Introduction to Public Relations

3

Social Science Selection

3

Life Science Selection

3-4

Elective

3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.

HIS 101History of Western Civilization I

4

OR

HIS 102History of Western Civilization II

4

 

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Fine Arts Selection

3

Life Science Selection*

3-4

Physical Science Selection

3-4

Social Science Selection

3

Social Science Selection

3

Total Credit Hours:29-30

*A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.

Social science credits must be earned in at least two areas; see catalog or advisor for options.

Recommended Program Courses

CMN 104Interpersonal Communication

3

JRN 222Introduction to Mass Communication

3

JRN 205Introduction to Public Relations

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended Program Support Courses

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Foreign Language Elective

4

Total Credit Hours:13