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Communication, BA


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2023 - 2024 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA
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Term 1 - A 0 - 7 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
  1    
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar is required for all first-year students.
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Term 1 - B 7 - 13 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A 13 - 20 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
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Term 2 - B 20 - 27 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
  3    
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 3 - A 27 - 34 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 3 - B 34 - 41 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 4 - A 41 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 4 - B 47 - 54 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3    
  4    
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 5 - A 54 - 60 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Students will complete both required courses in each of the two Areas of Emphasis provided below. The first course from each area should be completed in Term 5 (either COM 110 or 310, and COM 250), and the second course from each area should be completed in Term 6. The elective courses in each Area of Emphasis are suggested for students who wish to direct their elective choices in any particular area. However, any COM course may be taken to satisfy COM electives.
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Term 5 - B 60 - 66 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3    
  3    
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 6 - A 66 - 72 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Students will complete both required courses in each of the two Areas of Emphasis provided below. The first course from each area should be completed in Term 5, and the second course from each area should be completed in term 6.
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Term 6 - B 72 - 79 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  4    
  3    
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
   
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 7 - A 79 - 85 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
COM Elective
3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Select COM electives in conjunction with academic advisor.
  • It is recommended that COM electives are chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below, however, any COM course may be taken.
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Term 7 - B 85 - 91 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • It is recommended that COM electives are chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below, however, any COM course may be taken.
Term 8 - A 91 - 97 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • It is recommended that COM electives are chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below, however, any COM course may be taken.
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Term 8 - B 97 - 103 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 9 - A 103 - 109 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • It is recommended that COM electives are chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below, however, any COM course may be taken.
Term 9 - B 109 - 115 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 10 - A 115 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Elective
5    
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 5



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Communication, BA
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Notes:
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar is required for all first-year students.
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Term 1 - B
7 - 13 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A
13 - 20 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
  • Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 2 - B
20 - 27 Credit Hours
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Term 3 - A
27 - 34 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
Term 3 - B
34 - 41 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Term 4 - A
41 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 4 - B
47 - 54 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Hours: 4
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
Term 5 - A
54 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • Students will complete both required courses in each of the two Areas of Emphasis provided below. The first course from each area should be completed in Term 5 (either COM 110 or 310, and COM 250), and the second course from each area should be completed in Term 6. The elective courses in each Area of Emphasis are suggested for students who wish to direct their elective choices in any particular area. However, any COM course may be taken to satisfy COM electives.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 5 - B
60 - 66 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term 6 - A
66 - 72 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • Students will complete both required courses in each of the two Areas of Emphasis provided below. The first course from each area should be completed in Term 5, and the second course from each area should be completed in term 6.
  • Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Term 6 - B
72 - 79 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term 7 - A
79 - 85 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
COM Elective
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • Select COM electives in conjunction with academic advisor.
  • It is recommended that COM electives are chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below, however, any COM course may be taken.
  • Draft or update your resume.
Term 7 - B
85 - 91 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • It is recommended that COM electives are chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below, however, any COM course may be taken.
Term 8 - A
91 - 97 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • It is recommended that COM electives are chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below, however, any COM course may be taken.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.
Term 8 - B
97 - 103 Credit Hours
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term 9 - A
103 - 109 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • It is recommended that COM electives are chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below, however, any COM course may be taken.
Term 9 - B
109 - 115 Credit Hours
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Term 10 - A
115 - 120 Credit Hours
Elective
Hours: 5
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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