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2+2 Transfer Pathway Guides

2+2 with Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S. Communication (CM37)
MCC Degree Awarded:
Communications & Media Studies A.S. (CM01)
Please note that some courses required in a 2+2 Dual Admission major may not be required for the MCC program. This could have financial aid implications. Students should meet with their department or with a transfer counselor to discuss an academic plan and recommended sequence of courses.
2020-2021
2+2Sheet

Distribution Requirements
Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
3
COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Media
3
SPC 141 - Interpersonal Speech Communication
3
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology - WR
3
MTH 150 - Survey of Mathematics OR higher
Required for 2+2 CM37 MTH 165 College Algebra
3
First Semester Total:
15
SECOND SEMESTER 15-16 Credit Hours
COM 150 - Video Production I
3
SPC 142 - Public Speaking
3
ENG 250 - Professional Communication
3
SUNY-FL Elective*
3
SUNY-NS Elective*
3-4
Second Semester Total:
15-16
THIRD SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
MCC-HW Elective*
3
COM 131 - Principles of Journalism# OR SPC 143 - Small Group Communication#
3
Open Elective* OR BUS 104 - Introduction to Business#
3
COM 120 - Media Literacy
3
Open Elective*
3
Third Semester Total:
15
FOURTH SEMESTER 15 Credit Hours
COM 270 - Media and Society
3
SUNY-H Elective** OR SUNY-WC Elective** Recommended for 2+2 CM37 PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy or PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics or PHL 105 Technology and Values or PHL 250 Professional Ethics
3
COM 109 - An Introduction to Public Relations# OR COM 142 - Broadcast Performance #
3
COM 130 - Media Writing -WR# OR BUS 208 - Organizational Behavior#
3
Open Elective*
3
Fourth Semester Total:
15
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-61
Additional Program Information:
*When choosing SUNY Elective, MCC HW Elective, and Open Elective courses, refer to SUNY General Education Courses:
http://www.monroecc.edu/etsdbs/MCCatPub.nsf/suny+gen+ed?OpenView AND
MCC General Education Courses:
http://www.monroecc.edu/etsdbs/MCCatPub.nsf/mcc+gen+ed?OpenView AND
RIT Liberal Arts Perspectives Equivalency Worksheet
:
https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/transfer-services/transfer-course-equivalencies/
**SUNY-H recommendations - PHL 101, ENG 105, CIN 120; SUNY-WC recommendations - ART 118, 119.

#MCC Journalism Track take COM 130, COM 131, COM 142
#MCC Organizational Communications Track take BUS 104; BUS 208; COM 109; SPC 143
#MCC Public Relations Track COM 109, COM 130, COM 131; SPC 143
##Open elective recommendations for RIT: COM 202, 204, 230; SPC 140, 143
NOTE:
A grade of C+, or higher is required in the following course work: COM 101, 120, 131; ENG 101, 200, 250; SPC 141.
NOTE: AP, IB, CLEP, HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT COURSES, ONLINE COURSES:
Credits showing as accepted at MCC may not be transferable. Students should meet with a representative of the four year college or the MCC Advisement and Transfer Services to determine if those credits are transferable.

A GPA of 2.0 is required for completion and graduation in this MCC 2+2 major.
2. 5 GPA required for continuation at RIT in B.S. Communication majors.
B.S. Communication: https://www.rit.edu/liberalarts/study/communication-bs  

Requirements for all RIT 2+2 Programs: Matriculated, Continuous, Full Time Enrollment (12 or more credit hours)
The Communication & Media Studies A.S.(CM01) will be the degree student is audited against and awarded from MCC.
Documentation Source: Advisement and Transfer Services 2020-2021




Links to information at Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S. Communicationhttp://www.rit.edu/cla/communication/undergraduate/bs-communication/overvie w