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Communication, BS


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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BS
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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
  1    
 
Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 recommended)
3    
 
Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • 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 2 16 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
 
Elective
6    
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
Term 3 31 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
  3    
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
Term 4 47 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • 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.
  • Visit Career and Professional Development Services and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
  • Explore an internship.
Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 6  
  3  
  3    
 
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
3    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • 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.
  • Students will select two Areas of Emphasis from five available options shown below and complete both required courses in each of the two chosen areas. The first course from each selected area should be completed in term 5 and the second course from each selected area should be completed in term 6.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 6  
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Students will select two Areas of Emphasis from five available options shown below and complete both required courses in each of the two chosen areas. The first course from each selected area should be completed in term 5 and the second course from each selected 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.
  • Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course
COM Elective
3  
 
Upper Division Elective
9    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Select COM electives in conjunction with academic advisor.
  • It is recommended that upper-division COM electives be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis from which required courses are selected in terms 5 and 6.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.
Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
COM Upper Division Elective
6  
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 12
  • It is recommended that upper-division COM electives be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis from which required courses are selected in terms 5 and 6.



2024 - 2025 Major Map
Communication, BS
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 recommended)
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
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 2
16 - 31 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Term 3
31 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Notes:
Term 4
47 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
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.
  • Visit Career and Professional Development Services and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
  • Explore an internship.
Term 5
63 - 78 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
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.
  • Students will select two Areas of Emphasis from five available options shown below and complete both required courses in each of the two chosen areas. The first course from each selected area should be completed in term 5 and the second course from each selected area should be completed in term 6.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 6
78 - 93 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Students will select two Areas of Emphasis from five available options shown below and complete both required courses in each of the two chosen areas. The first course from each selected area should be completed in term 5 and the second course from each selected 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.
  • Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Term 7
93 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
COM Elective
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 9
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Select COM electives in conjunction with academic advisor.
  • It is recommended that upper-division COM electives be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis from which required courses are selected in terms 5 and 6.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.
Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
necessary course
COM Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
  • It is recommended that upper-division COM electives be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis from which required courses are selected in terms 5 and 6.
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