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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 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.
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
Strategic Communications - BS
120
Strategic Communications
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
Connected Learning General Education Requirements
41
Connected Learning Core
7
Connected Learning Seminar
1
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Transfer students must take CL-150 (1 credit). First-year students must take CL-100 (3 credits).
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Research Writing
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Connected Learning Capstone
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Take CL-400 or an equivalent capstone course in the major (1-3 credits).
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
Foundations of Connected Learning
12
Oral Communication
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Mathematics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
World Language
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
One course in a world language at the 102, 201, 202, or 214 (for French/German) level OR placement at the 202 level and confirmation by oral exam.
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Writing Intensive
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Connected Learning: Ways of Learning
22
Creative and Artistic Practices
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Engaging in U.S. Diversity
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Engaging in Global Diversity
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Scientific Study of People and Society
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Scientific Study of Nature
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Study of Human Narratives
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Study of the Past
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Strategic Communications Major Requirements
42
Required Courses
24
Earn 24 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Message Analysis Courses
9
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Only 1 course (3 credits) may be a non-COMM course.
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Message Design Courses
9
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Only 1 course (3 credits) may be a non-COMM course.
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Free Electives
37
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Student may choose a minor or take electives to reach 120 credits.
Earn 37 credits by completing any available course