Associate of Arts Transfer - Communication

Major Transfer Map: 90 credits

The Associate of Arts Transfer in Communication offers a streamlined path for CGCC students to gain credits and transfer seamlessly to a participating Oregon university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. This map is beneficial for students who know they want to transfer in the field of Communications, but who may be unsure of their intended transfer destination. Students should work with their advisor to choose the best path for their goals, and to ensure they fulfill the necessary requirements. Students who are certain of both their major and their intended transfer destination should consult an advisor for information on an existing specific articulation agreement or degree map that will prescribe their course requirements.

Requirements

This Major Transfer Map outlines specific course requirements for students at any Oregon community college who plan to transfer to a four-year public university and earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Students may take classes that fit these categories at any Oregon community college and expect all classes to transfer into general education or the major at any Oregon public university. This map is intended for students who know they want to transfer and earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, but who are unsure of their intended transfer destination. Students should work with an advisor to ensure they fulfill the requirements of this major transfer map. Students who are certain of both their major and their intended transfer destination should consult an advisor for information on an existing specific articulation agreement or degree map that will prescribe their course requirements.

Note that in order for a student to successfully transfer to an Oregon public university, students must: 1) earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses in the major; 2) take courses in the major for a grade—they will not be accepted as “pass/no pass”; and 3) earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students must also regularly meet with an advisor. Students are strongly encouraged to: 1) seek advising before their first term of college; 2) seek advising after they have completed the 27-35 credits of the Core Transfer Requirements; and 3) seek advising and meet with a transfer coordinator before registration opens at the beginning of the students second year in college. Students should also be aware that if they want to complete this Major Transfer Map in two years, they should take an average of 45 credits per year, or approximately 15 credits per quarter. Finally, to earn at Associate’s degree, students will need to successfully complete at least 90 credits.

General Degree Requirements: Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirement Limits

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to: 

  1. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
  2. Apply communication theories, perspectives, principles, and/or concepts.
  3. Recognize how cultural filters and culturally-based assumptions impact communication, perceptions and behaviors.
  4. Apply ethical standards in all forms of communication.

Prerequisites

  • MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits) or equivalent placement
  • WR 115 Expository Writing (4 credits) or equivalent placement

Course Map

Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.

CoursesCredits
FYE 100 College Planning and Survival Skills14 credits
WR 121Z Composition I4 credits
SPA 101Z First-year Spanish I24 credits
Communication MTM Elective33-4 credit
Total15-16 credits

1 Fulfills a Social Science General Education requirement
2 CPL credit available through CLEP testing, demonstrating Spanish language skills. 2 years of foreign language highly recommended; however, may be replaced with electives (inquire with advisor).
3 COMM 237 Gender and Communication (4 credits) or Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.

CoursesCredits
COMM 111Z Public Speaking4 credits
WR 227Z Technical Writing4 credits
SPA 102Z First-year Spanish II24 credits
General Education Elective - Arts & Letters43-4 credit
Total15-16 credits

2 CPL credit available through CLEP testing, demonstrating Spanish language skills. 2 years of foreign language highly recommended; however, may be replaced with electives (inquire with advisor).
4 Choose any Arts & Letters course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.

CoursesCredits
COMM 218Z Interpersonal Communication4 credits
SPA 103Z First-year Spanish III24 credits
General Education Elective - Social Sciences53-4 credits
Communication MTM Elective33-4 credits
Total14-16 credits

2 CPL credit available through CLEP testing, demonstrating Spanish language skills. 2 years of foreign language highly recommended; however, may be replaced with electives (inquire with advisor).
3 COMM 237 Gender and Communication (4 credits) or Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
5 Choose any Social Science course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.

CoursesCredits
COMM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication4 credits
MTH 105Z Math in Society4 credits
SPA 201 Second Year Spanish - First Term24 credits
General Education Elective - Arts & Letters43-4 credits
Total15-16 credits

2 CPL credit available through CLEP testing, demonstrating Spanish language skills. 2 years of foreign language highly recommended; however, may be replaced with electives (inquire with advisor).
4 Choose any Arts & Letters course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.

CoursesCredits

COMM 215 Small Group Communication: Process and Theory or
COMM 228 Mass Communication and Society

4 credits
SPA 202 Second Year Spanish - Second Term24 credits
General Education Elective - Natural Sciences w/lab64-5 credits
Communication MTM Elective30-3 credits
Total12-16 credits

2 CPL credit available through CLEP testing, demonstrating Spanish language skills. 2 years of foreign language highly recommended; however, may be replaced with electives (inquire with advisor).
3 COMM 237 Gender and Communication (4 credits) or Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
6 Choose any Science course with a lab from the General Education designation list that has one of the following prefixes: BI, ESR, G, or GS. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.

CoursesCredits
SPA 203 Second Year Spanish - Third Term24 credits
General Education Elective - Social Sciences53-4 credits
General Education Elective - Natural Sciences w/lab64-5 credits
Communication MTM Elective30-3 credits
Total11-16 credits

2 CPL credit available through CLEP testing, demonstrating Spanish language skills. 2 years of foreign language highly recommended; however, may be replaced with electives (inquire with advisor).
3 COMM 237 Gender and Communication (4 credits) or Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
5 Choose any Social Science course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
6 Choose any Science course with a lab from the General Education designation list that has one of the following prefixes: BI, ESR, G, or GS. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.

Credit Summary 
RequirementsCredits
Communication (COMM)16
Communication MTM Electives6-14
First Year Experience (FYE)4
Spanish (SPA)24
Math (MTH)4
Writing (WR)8
General Education Electives20-26