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Communication, BS


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2023 - 2024 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS
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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 required of all first-year students.
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Term 1 - B 7 - 16 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A 16 - 25 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 2 - B 25 - 34 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3    
 
Elective
6    
 
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
  4    
Term hours subtotal: 4
Summer 2 Session 2 38 - 42 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  4    
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 4
Term 3 - A 42 - 51 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 3 - B 51 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3    
  3    
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found here. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.
  • Contact Career and Professional Development Services and speak with a career advisor for assistance with career planing and networking.
Term 4 - A 60 - 69 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • 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 4 (either COM 110 or 310, and COM 250) and the second course from each area should be completed in term 5.
  • Explore an internship.
Term 4 - B 69 - 75 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found here. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Summer 4 Session 1 75 - 81 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Summer 4 Session 2 81 - 87 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 5 - A 87 - 96 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • 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 4 and the second course from each area should be completed in term 5.
  • Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Term 5 - B 96 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
COM Elective
3  
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
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: 9
  • Select COM courses 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 6 - A 105 - 114 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
COM Upper Division Elective
6  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • 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 6 - B 114 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
necessary course
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.



2023 - 2024 Major Map
Communication - 3.0 Years (Online), BS
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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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: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Notes:
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Term 1 - B
7 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A
16 - 25 Credit Hours
Term 2 - B
25 - 34 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Summer 2 Session 1
34 - 38 Credit Hours
Summer 2 Session 2
38 - 42 Credit Hours
Term 3 - A
42 - 51 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 3 - B
51 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Notes:
  • All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found here. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.
  • Contact Career and Professional Development Services and speak with a career advisor for assistance with career planing and networking.
Term 4 - A
60 - 69 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
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 4 (either COM 110 or 310, and COM 250) and the second course from each area should be completed in term 5.
  • Explore an internship.
Term 4 - B
69 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found here. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Summer 4 Session 1
75 - 81 Credit Hours
Elective
Hours: 6
Summer 4 Session 2
81 - 87 Credit Hours
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term 5 - A
87 - 96 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
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 4 and the second course from each area should be completed in term 5.
  • Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Term 5 - B
96 - 105 Credit Hours
necessary course
COM Elective
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
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.
Notes:
  • Select COM courses 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 6 - A
105 - 114 Credit Hours
necessary course
COM Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
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 6 - B
114 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
necessary course
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.
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