Program Manager: Dr. Kathy Brooks
Email: kbrooks@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2635
Program Description
Designed for students interested in all fields stressing human interaction. In addition to communication courses, a broad range of social science and humanities courses are recommended. The area of concentration is designed to prepare the student to transfer to a four-year institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Modify verbal and nonverbal communication appropriately given the purpose and the context of the communication.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver a well-organized, logical oral presentation that demonstrates critical thinking skills.
- Use appropriate presentation techniques (e.g. maintain eye contact, modulate voice, avoid distracting mannerisms, etc.)
- Employ appropriate discussion, negotiation, conflict resolution, and cooperation skills to work with people from a variety of experiences and backgrounds in the community and the workplace.
- Apply relevant criteria and standards when evaluating information, claims, and arguments.
- Use appropriate reasoning to evaluate problems, make decisions, and formulate solutions.
- Demonstrate appropriate methods of integrating and documenting outside sources.
- Demonstrate effective listening behaviors in both interpersonal and group situations.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - select two courses from different disciplines | 6 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) | 4 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) - select one Arts & Humanities course from Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, English, Languages, or Philosophy | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Complete the following courses 1 | 12 | |
| Introduction to Communication Studies | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Small Group Communication (satisfies cultural competence requirement) | ||
| Foundations of Communication Theory (Spring) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 16 credit hours 1,2 | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting their courses.
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Depending on the transfer institution, recommended electives may include: COMM 107 Career Communication, electives in the Social Sciences, English, Film & Video, or World Language disciplines.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Communication Studies (Milestone) | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| COMM 103 | Public Speaking (Milestone) | 3 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) w/lab | 4 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| COMM 105 | Small Group Communication (Milestone) | 3 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3-4 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (in a different discipline from first) | 3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) - choose from Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, English, Languages, or Philosophy | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| COMM 201 | Foundations of Communication Theory (Spring) | 3 |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1,3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor | 3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor (credits may vary to fulfill 60 credits for degree) | 4 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.