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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:
2025-26
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
COMM 321
Interpersonal Communication
3
GE
Arts & Humanities
3
L3
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
L7B
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading & Writing
3-4
L1A
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
L4

*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 Local AA/AS General Education Area L7B, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


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

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
COMM C1000 / 481 H
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
L1B
ME
*Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
MATH 300 **
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2
Elec
***Elective
3

*Major Elective - A minimum of 6 units from the following (select two courses this semester): COMM 303+, 305, 311+, 331+, 361+

+ Prerequisite for COMM 303, 311, 331, 361: ENGL C1000, ENGWR 488, or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better


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


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

Second Semester

Semester 3

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
L5
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
2

*Major Elective - A minimum of 6 units from the following (select one course this semester): COMM 315+, 316+, 325, 336, 339, 341, 369, (COMM 351 or ENGWR 384 or JOUR 310)

+ Prerequisite for COMM 315 & 316: ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better


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

Semester 4

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Physical Education
1
L7A
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
L6
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3

*Major Elective - A minimum of 6 units from the following (select one course this semester not already completed in a previous semester): COMM 315+, COMM 316+, COMM 325, COMM 336, COMM 339, COMM 341, COMM 369, (COMM 351 or ENGWR 384 or JOUR 310)

+ Prerequisite for COMM 315, 316: ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better


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

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 within the Los Rios Community College District.
  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 local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; Area L6; Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

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

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records” to determine your Math and English placements.

Department Notes

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 331, 335, or 351 for the first semester."

Published May 26, 2025

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