Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours | |
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 | |
COM 131 - Principles of Journalism# OR SPC 143 - Small Group Communication# | 3 |
Open Elective* OR BUS 104 - Introduction to Business# | 3 |
MCC-HW Elective* | 3 |
COM 120 - Media Literacy | 3 |
Open Elective* | 3 |
Third Semester Total: | 15 |
FOURTH SEMESTER 15 Credit Hours | |
COM 109 - An Introduction to Public Relations# OR COM 142 - Broadcast Performance # | 3 |
COM 130 - Media Writing -WR# OR BUS 208 - Organizational Behavior# | 3 |
COM 270 - Media and Society | 3 |
SUNY-H Elective** OR SUNY-WC Elective** Recommended for 2+2 LA49 PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy or PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics or PHL 105 Technology and Values or PHL 250 Professional Ethics | 3 |
Open Elective* | 3 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 15 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 60-61 |
Additional Program Information:
*When choosing SUNY Elective and Open Elective courses refer to SUNY General Education Courses: http://www.monroecc.edu/etsdbs/MCCatPub.nsf/suny+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 Fredonia: 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 2019-2020. |