Program Requirements Guide 2021-2022

Associate of Arts DEGREE Communication Studies Transfer Pathway

Program Overview Program Faculty Program Advisors Pathway Advisors are the Academic Advisors for The Communication Studies Transfer Pathway Anna lgnatjeva provides students with the opportunity to the Associate of Arts degree and are located in [email protected] learn how to write strong messages and speak the Advising Center, Room 1340, Main Floor. For assistance or additional information, please call persuasively. Students will also build skills Dan Paulnock in networking, team building, and conflict our Advising Center at 651.846.1739 or email: [email protected] management. [email protected] Shelby Reigstad Additional Requirements Career Opportunities [email protected] Students who successfully complete the • At least 60 earned college-level credits Communication Studies Transfer Pathway will (40 MnTC credits and 20 additional MnTC, be prepared to transfer to a baccalaureate Program Requirements pre-major or elective credits) program in Professional Communications. With • A grade of “C” or better in ENGL1711 a degree in Communications you can work in a  Check off when completed number of fields within the Arts, Audio-Video • Associate of Arts (AA) cumulative GPA of 2.0 Technology and Communications sectors such as Pathway Requirements Cr • Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Communications Director, Customer Relations,  COMM 1710 Fundamentals of cumulative GPA of 2.0 Media Relations, Journalism and Sales. Public Speaking ...... 3 • Meet Saint Paul College residency  COMM 1720 Interpersonal requirement: 20 credits. This requirement Program Outcomes Communication ...... 3 may be reduced to 12 credits with transfer of 1. Apply key concepts and principles of the  COMM 1730 Intercultural Communication . . . 3 at least 12 college-level credits from another communication discipline. Minnesota State College and University or  COMM 1750 Small Group Communication. . . 3 the University of Minnesota. 2. Apply learned skills in active listening,  Communication Studies Electives...... 8 perception, disclosure and critical thinking. Any MnTC course may be counted; however, the 3. Describe how gender and cultural identity following are recommended: Program Start Dates influence communication. COMM 1740 Mass Media & Communication- 3 cr 4. Analyze spoken messages and provide COMM 1770 Family Communication- 3 cr Fall, Spring, Summer feedback. COMM 1780 Gender Communication.- 3 cr 5. Demonstrate ethical written and oral Pathway Total ...... 20 Course Sequence communication skills. Students are allowed to take the courses in any MnTC Requirements Cr sequence. However, all course prerequisites need Transfer Opportunities to be followed. For specific suggestions, please Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List speak with a Pathway Advisor or the program Saint Paul College has a transfer articulation for each Goal Area agreement between the following program and faculty. Students should consult with the Program  Goal 1: Communication ...... 9 post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate Advisor each semester. ENGL 1711 Composition 1 – 4 cr degree program listed below. ENGL 1712 Composition 2 – 2 cr Not all courses are offered each semester, a For more information please go to COMM 17XX- 3 cr Requirement selection of courses is offered summer term. saintpaul.edu/Transfer. met with Pathway COMM courses.  Goal 2: Critical Thinking Communication Transfer Pathway AA Fulfilled when 10 goal areas (40 credits) are Minimum Program Entry Requirements BA Professional Communication completed. Students entering this program must meet Metropolitan State University  Goal 3 Natural Science...... 7 the following minimum program entry BS Communication Studies Two courses from two different disciplines, one of requirements: which must be a lab course. Minnesota State University, Mankato Reading: Score of 250+ or grade  Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. . . . 3 BA Communication Studies of “C” or better in READ 0722 or One course numbered between Minnesota State University, Moorhead READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 1700-1799 or 2700-2799. BA Communication Studies  Goal 5: History, Social Sciences and Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading Southwest Minnesota State University Behavioral Sciences ...... 9 Comprehension or grade of “C” or BA Communication Studies Three courses from two different disciplines. better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900 St. Cloud State University  Goal 6: Humanities & Fine Arts...... 9 Arithmetic: Score of 200+ BA Communication Studies Three courses from two different disciplines. Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Winona State University  Goal Areas 7-10 Students admitted into Saint Paul College Select courses to meet all 10 Goal Areas programs may need to complete additional MnTC Requirements Total...... 40 courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain Total Program Credits ...... 60 MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have If courses are counted in both the Pathway additional prerequisites. Information is subject to change. Requirements and the MnTC Requirements students This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract. may need to complete additional classes to reach the TPCO 60 credit total.

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