Report an accessibility problem

Major Map

Mass Communication and Media Studies, BA


Major Map

2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA
CSMCMSTBA

Fast Track Fast Track Options: Return to 4 Year Plan

A student must speak with an advisor in order to be added to a fast track plan.

In order to complete a fast track degree plan, you must take courses during the summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.



Hide Course List(s)/Track Group(s)
Click to save to my favorites
Term 1 - A 0 - 7 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  1    
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • ASU 101-CS First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Term 1 - B 7 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 2 - A 16 - 25 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 2 - B 25 - 34 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
MCO Elective
3  
 
Mathematics (MATH)
3    
  3    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 9
Summer 2 Session 1 34 - 38 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
Term hours subtotal: 4
  • These courses should be taken during the summer in order to ensure successful progression through your fast track program.
Summer 2 Session 2 38 - 42 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
Term hours subtotal: 4
  • These courses should be taken during the summer in order to ensure successful progression through your fast track program.
Term 3 - A 42 - 51 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
3    
 
Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • Develop your career skills: practice interviews, resume building, career development, and more.
Term 3 - B 51 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
  3    
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 4 - A 60 - 69 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3    
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 4 - B 69 - 78 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Summer 4 Session 1 78 - 84 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • These courses should be taken during the summer in order to ensure successful progression through your fast track program.
Summer 4 Session 2 84 - 87 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 3
  • These courses should be taken during the summer in order to ensure successful progression through your fast track program.
Term 5 - A 87 - 96 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  6    
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
Term 5 - B 96 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 6  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 6 - A 105 - 114 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 6 - B 114 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6



2024 - 2025 Major Map
Mass Communication and Media Studies - 3.0 Years (Online), BA
College/School: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm

Request info
View Degree Description

Fast Track Fast Track Options: Return to 4 Year Plan

A student must speak with an advisor in order to be added to a fast track plan.

In order to complete a fast track degree plan, you must take courses during the summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.



critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • ASU 101-CS First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Term 1 - B
7 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 2 - A
16 - 25 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Term 2 - B
25 - 34 Credit Hours
MCO Elective
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Mathematics (MATH)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Summer 2 Session 1
34 - 38 Credit Hours
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Notes:
  • These courses should be taken during the summer in order to ensure successful progression through your fast track program.
Summer 2 Session 2
38 - 42 Credit Hours
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Notes:
  • These courses should be taken during the summer in order to ensure successful progression through your fast track program.
Term 3 - A
42 - 51 Credit Hours
critical course
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
  • Develop your career skills: practice interviews, resume building, career development, and more.
Term 3 - B
51 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Notes:
Term 4 - A
60 - 69 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 4 - B
69 - 78 Credit Hours
Summer 4 Session 1
78 - 84 Credit Hours
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • These courses should be taken during the summer in order to ensure successful progression through your fast track program.
Summer 4 Session 2
84 - 87 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • These courses should be taken during the summer in order to ensure successful progression through your fast track program.
Term 5 - A
87 - 96 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Notes:
  • Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
Term 5 - B
96 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 6 - A
105 - 114 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
Term 6 - B
114 - 120 Credit Hours
click back to top