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Communication Option, Arts and Science, A.A.
An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.
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Showing transfer outcomes to Fitchburg State University for 5 required courses at Holyoke Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35-36 CREDITS
35 creditsThis requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS
9 creditsThis requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.
PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 12 CREDITS
12 credits- Not offered this termFundamentals of VideoCOM 110Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termJournalism ICOM 113Transfers
- Not offered this termPracticum in Communication, Media, or Theater ArtsCOM 141Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termPracticum in JournalismCOM 142Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termVoice and DictionTHE 218Transfers
SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: 4 CREDITS
4 creditsThis requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.
TOTAL: 60-61 CREDITS
60 creditsThis requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.