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Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication Major

Associate of Science
Laurel Ridge Community College

Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a degreeĀ in communications or related fields. Students in the communications program may wish to major in the following fields: communication, mass media, radio, telecommunications, or speech.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This degree is a great fit for students who are interested in pursuing a Communication degree - including, but not limited to, areas such as public relations, mass media / media studies, broadcasting, radio, television, etc.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Laurel Ridge Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
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Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication Major
60
Associate of Science Degree Social Sciences: Communications Major
60
Course Grad Req 882-03 (2024-25 Catalog)
60
Earn 60 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
1st Semester Requirements
13
Earn 13 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Student Development Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 100 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SOC 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Math Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
2nd Semester Requirements
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Information Literacy Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
History Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 114 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
3rd Semester Requirements
16
Earn 16 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Natural Science with Lab Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Arts or Humanities Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Social and Behavioral Science Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 126 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Communications Major Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
4th Semester Requirements
16
Earn 16 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Literature Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Natural Science with Lab Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Social and Behavioral Science Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 201 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency
60
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA
60
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students transferring to Laurel Ridge with an Associate Degree or higher already completed will be able to transfer in applicable credits to their degree and will have SDV 100 waived.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Laurel Ridge does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning https://laurelridge.edu/credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Laurel Ridge Community College
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market. We offer many courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. Our student life team offers many ways for students to get involved including clubs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Transfer Student Catalog Year The catalog year in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into their curriculum at Laurel Ridge.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog placement is tied to semester start selected in the application.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication)AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Science Degree Communications MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityApplied Science, BASBachelorBachelor of Applied Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts: Communication Studies Specialization, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Communication StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Marymount University Communication (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeCommunication, Technology & Culture Major - BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeCommunication Studies (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityAssociate of Arts General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Sciences in General Studies AssociateAssociate of Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General Studies (Theatre Arts)AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science Exploratory StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science4-YearOnline
Emory & Henry UniversityIndividualized Area of Concentration (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityIndividualized Area of Concentration (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityUndecided (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityUndecided Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityA.A. in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearHybrid
Regent UniversityUndeclared UndergraduateBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearHybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Liberal ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in MathematicsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Veterinary PreparationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in General StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearNot Specified
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in General StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearNot Specified
Marymount University Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-YearIn-Person
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts 2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in BusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in K-8 EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Specialization in PsychologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Health & PEAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Specialization in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Engineering-Computer Sciences MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science 2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Education AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Sciences in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Business Administration SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Criminal Justice SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Health-STEM SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance AbuseAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental DisabilitiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in Social Science AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Business Administration in AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Science 2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts-Fine ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts Liberal Arts-MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts 2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Appalachian StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science Specialization in Pre-MedicalAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Ferrum CollegeA.A. in Liberal StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Veterinary Preparation MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person, Online
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Independent ScholarsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Independent ScholarsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study, Concentration in Early Childhood Education DevelopmentBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person, Online
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study, Concentration in Special EducationBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person, Online
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study, Concentration in Inclusive Early Childhood EducationBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person, Online
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study, Concentration in Elementary EducationBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person, Online
Longwood University Elementary & Middle School Education and Teaching BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Elementary Education and Teaching BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Liberal Studies - Special Education BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Liberal Studies BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearOnline, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityIndividualized Study, BISBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeLiberal Studies Major - BA (Licensure Track)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeLiberal Studies Major - BA (Non-Licensure Track)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegePsychology Major - BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts University Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Integrated StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Integrated StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-3011.00Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSpeak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-1122.00Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-3041.00EditorsPlan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
13-1131.00FundraisersOrganize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-2033.00Fundraising ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.Management Occupations
27-3023.00News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNarrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-3043.05Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersCreate original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
11-2032.00Public Relations ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.Management Occupations
27-3031.00Public Relations SpecialistsPromote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-3043.00Writers and AuthorsOriginate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 60 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication Major at Laurel Ridge Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $9,780 $0 $9,780
Fees
Student Activity Fee $2 Per Credit $120 0 $120
Auxiliary Fee $4 Per Credit $240 0 $240
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Additional Fees
    • Some courses include materials fees in the cost of tuition or use free materials, and other courses require students to purchase texbooks or other materials. Laurel Ridge does not charge fees for parking or graduation. Tuition and fees are the same regardless of whether students attend online or in person. Tuition and Fees are subject to change.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.