May 20, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Communication Studies, Associate of Arts


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First Year Fall Semester


1st 8-weeks Classes


2nd 8-weeks Classes


Total Hours: 12


First Year Spring Semester


1st 8-weeks Classes


2nd 8-weeks Classes


Total Hours: 12


First Year Summer Courses


The following courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester.

Total Hours: 6


Second Year Fall Semester


Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8-weeks Classes


2nd 8-weeks Classes


Total Hours: 12


Second Year Spring Semester


Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8-weeks Classes


Total Hours: 14


Second Year Summer Courses


  • Choose any course in the Social or Behavioral Science core 3 credit hours.  2 (080)
  • University Transfer Course 1-3 credit hours. 2

Total Hours: 4


Grand Total Credit Hours: 60


Notes:

1 Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA Communication Studies degree.

2 Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FY = Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

010 - 090 = Core Numbering System

Transfer Outlook

AA Communication Studies (COMM) can lead to university for Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies or 7-12 Teaching Certification in Speech. AA COMM students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with a Communications faculty advisor or academic advisor to determine transferrable course work.

Career Outlook

Reporter/Correspondent - $22,506* w/Associate Degree

Public Relations Specialist - $37,788* w/Associate Degree

Public Relations Manager - $72,054* w/Bachelor’s Degree

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas - https://texaswages.com/

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