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Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies
Associate of Arts & ScienceAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies
Wytheville Community College
This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in communications and media studies or for transfer to a bachelor degree program.
Program Overview & Guidance
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Transfer Degree
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | If you are planning to major in Communication when you transfer, then completing an AAS degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies will help you satisfy the basic core requirements that are required. By completing this degree, you will have junior status at the 4 year college/university and will only have to satisfy the Communciation major course requirements. All of the WCC Communication courses will apply to your major when you transfer. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | The specific CST courses taken at WCC will help you complete the Communication degree at the 4 year college/university on time and will save you money in the long run. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree program in General Studies with the Communication/ Media Studies specialization is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university and have an interest in either a major or minor in a communication or media studies area. You will get a jumpstart on your basic courses in the Communication major when you transfer! |
Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies
60
Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies
60
Course Graduation Requirements
60
Residency
60
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA
60
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
SDV 100 Orientation Requirement
1
SDV 100 Orientation
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 100 Prin of Public Speak
3
CST 100 Prin of Pub Speaking
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
History Requirement
6
History Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 152 Requirement
3
ITE 152 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 154 Requirement
3
MTH 154 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Lab Science Req
8
Lab Science Courses
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 155 Requirement - 3 credits
3
MTH 155 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HUM 201 - Early Humanities; HUM 260 - Survey of 20th Century; or Tra
6
HUM 201; HUM 260; VA Trans
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Soc/Behav Transfer VA Elec (3 Cr)
3
Soc/Behav Transfer VA Elec (3
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 126 - Interpersonal Com
3
CST 126 - Interpersonal Commun
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 115 Small Group Communication
3
CST 115 Small Group Comm
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 246 American Literature
3
ENG 246 American Literature
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112 College Comp II
3
ENG 112 College Comp II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 245 British Literature
3
ENG 245 British Literature
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 200 Req
3
PSY 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SOC 200 Requirement
3
SOC 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes; https://catalog.wcc.vccs.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=324#transferring-students |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
80
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | WCC offers a wide range of programs: transfer programs for the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, technical programs to prepare for a successful career, developmental courses to assist in a successful transition to college, Workforce Development for job preparedness, and continuing education for the life of learning we all must live. WCC is proud to now have served multiple generations of families in our community. We hope that you will be among those who chose to further their education or enhance their work skills through our credit or non-credit offerings. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Not required |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this
program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your
current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can
complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program
page.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
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| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
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| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
Cost To Complete
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