May 11, 2025  
2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog 
  
2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog

Communication Studies AS: Full-time


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Plan of Study

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 (15 credits)
COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication (SS)  -  3 credits     COMM 1020 Principles of Public Speaking (HU)  -  3 credits    
COMM Elective - 3 credits           COMM Elective - 3 credits       
Quantitative Literacy (QL) - 3 credits     American Institutions (AI) - 3 credits    
☐ Life Sciences (LS) - 3 credits      ☐ Arts (AR) - 3 credits     
ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (WC)  -  3 credits     ☐ Physical Sciences (PS) - 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)
☐ COMM 1270 Analysis of Argument (CM)  -  3 credits     COMM 1500 Media and Society (CM)  -  3 credits  or    
COMM Elective - 3 credits            COMM 2050 Perspectives in Communication (HU)  -  3 credits    
☐ ENGL 2010 Intermediate College Writing (WC)  -  3 credits     COMM Elective - 3 credits       
☐ Humanities (HU) - 3 credits      ☐ COMM Elective - 3 credits        
General Elective - 3 credits      ☐ Social Science (SS) - 3 credits     
    ☐ General Elective - 3 credits     
       
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation      

Advising Notes

  • Courses that meet General Education requirements may be used to meet program requirements. If this option is chosen, students must complete additional elective courses to meet the total credit hour requirement. Students should meet with an academic advisor to discuss options.