Communications, Associate in Arts
College(s):
DA HW KK MX OH TR WRProgram Code: 0210
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Communications. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an AA degree. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below. Following this pathway will help you get your associate degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Bachelor’s-level programs of study. Choose Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses to fulfill general education requirements whenever possible. Visit www.itransfer.org and speak with your college advisor to learn more about IAI.
As of July 2014, World Language courses are no longer a degree requirement. In the sequence below, World Language courses are called out as suggested electives. Please talk with your College Advisor to determine the best education plan for you.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MATH 118 or MATH 125 | General Education Math (or higher Mathematics course) 1 or Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| PSYCH 201 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| Fine Arts course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Life Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective (HD) | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
- 1
General Education Requirement
- 2
Pathway Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 152 | Intro To Mass Communication | 3 |
| SPEECH 102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPEECH 104 | Group Communication | 3 |
| SPEECH 143 | Training The Speaking Voice | 3 |
| SPEECH 144 | Oral Reading & Interpretation | 3 |
| SPEECH 160 | Business & Professional Speech | 3 |
| SPEECH 202 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SPEECH 206 | Argumentation | 3 |
| SPEECH 243 | Speech For Teachers | 3 |
| World Language courses | ||
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.