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Communication, BS


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2022 - 2023 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 is required for all first-year students
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
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 - 19 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 2 - B 19 - 25 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Elective
6    
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 3 - A 25 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 3 - B 31 - 38 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3    
  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 38 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 4 - B 44 - 51 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 51 - 57 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 COM 310, and COM 250) and the second course from each area should be completed in term 6.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 5 - B 57 - 63 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
  • All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. 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.
Term 6 - A 63 - 69 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.
  • Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Term 6 - B 69 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
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: 6
Term 7 - A 75 - 81 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. 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.
  • Draft or update your resume.
Term 7 - B 81 - 87 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
COM Elective
3  
  3    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Select COM electives in conjunction with academic advisor.
  • COM electives should be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below.
Term 8 - A 87 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Upper division COM electives should be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.
Term 8 - B 93 - 99 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
  • Upper division COM electives should be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below.
Term 9 - A 99 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Upper division COM electives should be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below.
Term 9 - B 105 - 111 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
 
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 10 - A 111 - 117 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 10 - B 117 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3    
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 3



2022 - 2023 Major Map
Communication, BS
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Fast Track Fast Track Options: 3 Year

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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 - 19 Credit Hours
Term 2 - B
19 - 25 Credit Hours
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 - A
25 - 31 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
Term 3 - B
31 - 38 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Hours: 4
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
critical course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Term 4 - A
38 - 44 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 4 - B
44 - 51 Credit Hours
Term 5 - A
51 - 57 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 COM 310, and COM 250) and the second course from each area should be completed in term 6.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 5 - B
57 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. 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.
Term 6 - A
63 - 69 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
69 - 75 Credit Hours
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.
Term 7 - A
75 - 81 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. 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.
  • Draft or update your resume.
Term 7 - B
81 - 87 Credit Hours
necessary course
COM Elective
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Select COM electives in conjunction with academic advisor.
  • COM electives should be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below.
Term 8 - A
87 - 93 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Upper division COM electives should be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.
Term 8 - B
93 - 99 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Upper division COM electives should be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below.
Term 9 - A
99 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Upper division COM electives should be chosen from the two Areas of Emphasis Elective course lists provided below.
Term 9 - B
105 - 111 Credit Hours
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term 10 - A
111 - 117 Credit Hours
Elective
Hours: 6
Term 10 - B
117 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
necessary course
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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