General Studies Communication/ Media Studies Specialization

Transfer Programs
Degree
Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Communication/ Media Studies
Length
Four-semester (two-year) program
Purpose

The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree program in General Studies with the Communication/ Media Studies specialization is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university and have an interest in either a major or minor in a communication or media studies area.

Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of General Studies program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ENG 111 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
ENGL 1105
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
MTH 154 1 3 0 3
BIO 101 2 3 3 4
SDV 100 3 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
SOC 200 1 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 13 3 14  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ENG 112 3 0 3
MTH 155 1 3 0 3
HUM 201 4 3
BIO 102 2 3 3 4
PSY 200 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
PSYC 1004
Radford University
PSYC 121
Old Dominion University
PSYC 201S
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
PSY 1013
Liberty University
PSYC 101
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 12 3 16  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
CST 100 * 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
COMS 114
HIS 101 5 3 0 3
ENG 245 3 0 3
ITE 152 3 0 3
CST 115 * 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 0 15  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ENG 246 3 0 3
HUM 260 4 3 0 3
PSY 215 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
PSYC 3014
Radford University
PSYC 439
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
PSY/CRJ 3034
Liberty University
PSYC 430
CST 126 * 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
COMS 250
HIS 102 5 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 12 0 15  

Degree Earned!