Transfer Pathway Guides

Please note that some courses required in a Transfer Pathway may not be required for the MCC program. This could have financial aid implications. Students should meet with their advisor or with a transfer representative to discuss an academic plan and recommended sequence of courses.

Choose MCC Track: Journalism, Organizational Communication, or Public Relations Credit Hours FIRST SEMESTER: 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   3 Journalism and Organizational Communication Tracks: SUNY-M MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics or higher Public Relations Track - MTH 160 Statistics I 3  Total: 15 SECOND SEMESTER: 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  Total: 15-16 THIRD SEMESTER: Journalism Track: COM 131 Principles of Journalism and Elective   Public Relations Track: COM 131 Principles of Journalism and SPC 143 Small Group Communication Organizational Communication Track:  SPC 143 Small Group Communication and BUS 104 Introduction to Business   6 MCC-HW Elective 3 COM 120 Media Literacy 3 Open Elective # 3  Total: 15 FOURTH SEMESTER: COM 270  Media and Society 3 SUNY-H OR SUNY-WC Elective SUNY-H recommendations - PHL 101, ENG 105, CIN 120 SUNY-WC recommendations - ART 118, 119 3 Journalism Track: COM 130 Media Writing and COM 142 Broadcast Performance   Public Relations Track: COM 109 Intro to Public Relations and COM 130 Media Writing Organizational Communication Track: COM 109 Intro to Public Relations and BUS 208 Organizational Behavior 6 Open Elective # 3  Total: 15 TOTAL CREDITS: 60-61 Click on hyperlinks for course options. See Oswego Course Equivalencies. # Open elective recommendations for Oswego: Broadcasting - POS 102; Communication - THE 147 AP, IB, CLEP, Dual Enrollment, & Transfer courses: Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable. See: Proficiency Exams/Advanced Placement. Contact Oswego with questions. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all courses credited to the major. GPA of 2.3 or higher is advised for acceptance at SUNY Oswego. GPA of 2.0 is required for MCC graduation. 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 2021-2022. Links to information at SUNY Oswego B.A. Communication https://www.oswego.edu/programs/undergraduate/communication-ba