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University Parallel, A.S. - Communication Studies (TTP)
Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Communication Studies
Department: Communication Studies
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01
For more information, visit the Communication Studies webpage or contact the division at 615-230-3200 or humanities@volstate.edu.
Communication is the study of human interaction in interpersonal, group and public settings. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or related fields.
Transfer Options
Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution. Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.
Graduation Requirement
- All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.
General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
- History Credits: (6)
- MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics Credits: (3)
- Natural Sciences Credits: (8)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (6)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)
- COMM 2085 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: (3)
- COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: (3)
- COMM 2095 - Small Group Communication Credits: (3)
OR Any Communication Studies Course (COMM) Credits: (3)
- Communication Electives (Choose any COMM Course) Credits: (3)
- University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - COMM courses preferred) Credits: (7)
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3) 1
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - COMM courses preferred) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
- COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course - COMM courses preferred) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- COMM 2085 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: (3)
- COMM 2095 - Small Group Communication Credits: (3)
OR Any Communication Studies Course (COMM) Credits: (3)
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- History (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature Course - See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)
- Communication Electives (Choose any COMM Course) Credits: (3)
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- History (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - COMM course preferred) Credits: (1)



