AA to BS in Applied Communications (Online) (Abilene Christian University) 2021-2022

TRANSFER PATHWAY
(For Transfer to Abilene Christian University)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS (ONLINE)

Catalog Year: 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Career Path: Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design

Available at: All Campuses

TSI: Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Communication Studies. Although there may be several options to fulfill certain requirements for the associate’s degree, please note that this pathway lists the specific courses leading to this bachelor’s degree. All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. Refer to catalog for official degree requirements. You must receive a GPA of at least 2.00 on all college-level course work. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Contact your advisor for information.

AA DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 13)

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a (CB 010) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a (CB 060) Core course.

Mathematics Core Elective This is a (CB 020) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 15)

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a (CB 010) Core course.

SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication

CHOOSE ONE:

• HIST 1302 – United States History II OR
• HIST 2301 – Texas History These are (CB 060) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

CHOOSE ONE:

• SPCH 2333 – Discussion and Small Group Communication OR
• SPCH 2341 – Oral Interpretation

CHOOSE ONE:

• ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology OR
• ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics OR
• PSYC 2301 – General Psychology OR
• SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology These are (CB 080) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 16)

Science Core Elective This is a (CB 030) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.

SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE* Prerequisite or equivalent academic preparation before enrolling in the course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation OR
• DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation OR
• DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation OR
• HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation OR
• MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation These are (CB 050) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

*Foreign Language Elective:ARAB 2311, 2312; CHIN 2311, 2312; FREN 2311, 2312; GERM 2311, 2312; ITAL 2311, 2312; JAPN 2311, 2312; KORE 2311, 2312; PORT 2311, 2312; RUSS 2311, 2312; SGNL 2301, 2302; SPAN 2311, 2312

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 16)

Science Core Elective This is a (CB 030) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.

SPCH 1318 – Interpersonal Communication

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE* Prerequisite or equivalent academic preparation before enrolling in the course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ENGL 2326 – American Literature ENGL 2326 or ENGL 2331 is recommended by ACU.OR
• ENGL 2331 – World Literature ENGL 2331 or ENGL 2326 is recommended by ACU.OR
• PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy These are (CB 040) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

*Foreign Language Elective:ARAB 2311, 2312; CHIN 2311, 2312; FREN 2311, 2312; GERM 2311, 2312; ITAL 2311, 2312; JAPN 2311, 2312; KORE 2311, 2312; PORT 2311, 2312; RUSS 2311, 2312; SGNL 2301, 2302; SPAN 2311, 2312

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
(For Transfer From Dallas College)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS (ONLINE)

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

For questions about the ACU portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Admissions Office at (855) 219-7300. It is best to apply to ACU a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application.

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 15)

BIBO 103 - Story of the NT

COMM 101 - Introduction to Communication

COMO 225 - Communicating Professional Identity and ePortfolios

COMM 231 - Small Group Communication

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 15)

BIBO 211 - Message of the OT

COMM 291 - Survey Research Methods

COMM 345 - Intercultural Communication

COMM 408 - Crisis Management in Organizations

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 15)

BIBT 342 - Christianity and Culture

COMM 421 - Leadership and Communication

COMM 475 - Persuasion

COMM 485 - Organizational Communication

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 15)

COMM 486 - Training and Development

APCO 311 - Rhetorical Messaging

APCO 491 - Applied Communication Capstone

APCO 411 - Theories of Change Management

SEMESTER 5 (Total Hours: 15)

APCO 421 - Executing Organizational

APCO 441 - Consulting and Assessment for Organizational Change

LEAD 411 - Decision Making in Organizations

Elective