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Communication A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major (List B)
3
GE
Humanities
3
I
GE
INDIS 313 **
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
ENGWR 300 *** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA
Elec
****Elective
3

*See Lists in Semester 4


**INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIb, such as HCD 310-College Success.


***If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.


****Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
COMM 301 / 481 H
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
ME
*Major Elective (A)
3
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
VB
GE
MATH 300 **
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIB
Elec
***Elective
3

*See Lists in Semester 4


**If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Second Semester

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
IV
Elec
**Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective (List B)
3
GE
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
VI

*See Lists in Semester 4


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.


Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List C)
3
GE
American Institutions
3
VA
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
2
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA

**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.


List A (A minimum of 6 units from the following)

COMM 311 Argument & Debate

COMM 321 Interpersonal Communication

COMM 331 Group Discussion


+ Prerequisite for COMM 311, COMM 331: ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; or concurrent enrollment

+ Prerequisite for COMM 321: ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better


Note from the Communication Faculty, "COMM 311 is only recommended for first semester students who feel confident in their English writing and researching skills. Instead, the COMM department recommends COMM 321, 331, 335, or 351 for the first semester."


List B (A minimum of 6 units from the following)

COMM 311 Argument & Debate

COMM 321 Interpersonal Communication

COMM 325 Intercultural Communication

COMM 331 Group Discussion

COMM 351/ Mass Media & Society

ENGWR 384/

JOUR 310

COMM 374 Forensics Laboratory

Choose only courses not used from the previous List A.


List C (A minimum of 3 units from the following)

COMM 303 Mediated Oral Communication

COMM 305 Oral Interpretation

COMM 311 Argument & Debate

COMM 315 Argumentation & Debate

COMM 316 Interpersonal Communication

COMM 321 Group Discussion

COMM 325 Conflict Management

COMM 331 Group Discussion

COMM 335 Conflict Management

COMM 341 Organizational Communication

COMM 351/ Mass Media & Society

ENGWR 384/

JOUR 310

COMM 361 The Communication Experience

COMM 374 Forensics Laboratory

Choose any course not used from the List A or List B.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.


Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Published November 22, 2023

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