Apr 24, 2024  
2022-2023 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Communication Studies AS: Full-time


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Plan of Study 2022-2023

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.


First Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)   Spring Semester (16 credits)
ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing (EN)  -  3 credits     COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication (CM)  -  3 credits    
COMM 1020 Principles of Public Speaking (CM)  -  3 credits     Lifelong Wellness (LW) - 1 credits    
Quantitative Literacy (QL) - 3 credits     American Institutions (AI) - 3 credits    
Distribution Areas - 3 credits     Distribution Areas - 3 credits    
Program Elective - 3 credits     Distribution Areas - 3 credits    
    Program Elective - 3 credits    
       
► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC   ► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor  

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)   Spring Semester (15 credits)
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (EN)  -  3 credits     COMM 1500 Media and Society (CM)  -  3 credits  or    
COMM 1270 Critical Thinking in Argumentation (CM)  -  3 credits         COMM 2050 Perspectives in Communication (HU)  -  3 credits    
Distribution Areas - 3 credits     Program Elective - 3 credits    
Program Elective - 3 credits     Elective - 3 credits    
Elective - 3 credits     International & Global (IG) - 3 credits    
    Distribution Areas - 3 credits    
       
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation      

Advising Notes

SPECIAL ADVISING NOTE for students interested in majoring in Communication at the University of Utah or Weber State University:

  • You are strongly encouraged to get your COMM degree at SLCC before transferring.
  • A degree in COMM from SLCC benefits you financially as well as provides a solid curricular foundation.

University of Utah:

  • 4 SLCC COMM courses may be transferred to your U of U COMM degree; check for GPA guidelines.
  • You may take the two-credit U of U course, COMM 3060—Bridge to Communication, during Spring semester at the South City campus, for reduced tuition while still a student at SLCC.
  • The TIG course will familiarize you with the U of U’s Communication program, instructors, staff, and facilities.
  • Complete the TIG course and you will receive higher priority for U of U enrollment.
  • Complete the TIG course and you can declare your U of U Communication major upon admission, one semester earlier than other transfer students.
  • SLCC students are encouraged to take the TIG course, but it is not required to transfer. Students can still complete 9 credit hours at the U of U (including at least one U of U Communication course with a C or better), earn a 2.75 U of U GPA, and declare the Communication major.

Weber State University:

The WSU Department of Communication agrees to substitute certain required courses for transfer students from SLCC that have completed a course at SLCC approved by the WSU Department of Communication Chair and curriculum committee with a grade of “C” or better. For a detailed list of approved substitution courses, click here.