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Communication, General Transfer

Credential:
Associate of Arts
Locations:
Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:
60
Total Tuition & Fees:
$9,739.8

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

Ready to build skills that help you connect, influence and create across nearly any industry? The communication pathway of the associate of arts prepares you for transfer into a bachelor’s program while giving you practical grounding for roles in customer service, sales, management, public relations, media and advocacy. You’ll delve into public speaking, interpersonal communication, small-group dynamics and mass media while completing key general education courses. With room to explore interests such as conflict management, activism, journalism, filmmaking or counseling, this pathway offers a flexible route toward a future where your voice truly makes an impact.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
FYE 1101 College Success
Credit Hours: 1
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
COM 1150 Introduction to Communication Theory
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Math Elective*
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Natural Sciences Elective**
Credit Hours: 4
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 1112 English II
Credit Hours: 3
COM 1120 Public Speaking I
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Arts Elective***
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective ^
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Natural Sciences Elective**
Credit Hours: 4
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
COM 1110 Interpersonal Communication I
Credit Hours: 3
COM 1170 Small Group Communication
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective ^
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Literature Elective (2000 level)^^
Credit Hours: 3
-- Language or Elective^^^
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
COM 1130 Introduction to Mass Communication
or COM 2240 Organizational Communication
or COM 2700 Communication Internship
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Arts and Humanities Elective+
Credit Hours: 3
-- OT 36 Arts and Humanities Elective (2000 level)+
Credit Hours: 3
-- Language or Elective^^^
Credit Hours: 3
-- Elective (2000 level) ^^^
Credit Hours: 3
Footnotes

* Ohio Transfer 36 Math Electives: MTH 1070, 1280, 1340, 2100, 2200, 2220, 2242, 2430, STT 2640

** Ohio Transfer 36 Natural Sciences Electives: BIO 1410, 1420, 1510, 1520, 2121, 2122, CHM, GLG, PHY

*** Ohio Transfer 36 Arts Elective: ART 1001, 1002, 1300, MUS 1130, THE 1130, 1133, 2241, 2242

^ Ohio Transfer 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives from at least two different areas: ECO, GEO 1100, 2200, PLS, PSY 1111, 2223, 2230, SOC

^^ Ohio Transfer 36 Literature Electives: ENG 2300, 2510, 2520, 2610, 2620

^^^ Language electives: ASL, FRN, SPN. General electives include most college level courses in the academic catalog. Consult and advisor for course selection. 

+ Ohio Transfer 36 Arts and Humanities Electives from at least two different areas: ART, ENG, HST, MUS, PHL or THE

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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