2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

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2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN Associate of Arts in Communications Map for Transfer to NSU BA Communication-Media Studies Major

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Humanities and Communication

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/commarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of A rts and Letters

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Communication

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Associate of Arts in Communications at CSN AND PLAN TO TRANSFER TO NSU to complete a BA Communication-Media Studies Major upon graduating from CSN.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the degree in four (4) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DESCRIPTION

An Academic Map suggests a schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the CSN catalog and serves as a general guideline to both help build a full schedule each semester and complete an Associate’s degree in two years or a Bachelor’s degree in four years. Some academic maps will serve as a guide for transfer offering both completion at CSN (first two years) and completion at another NSHE institution (second two years).

Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to confirm their official degree plans, to determine how the academic map will best fit your needs, and to ensure applicable course selection and sequencing.These maps are not a substitute for academic advisement - contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.

CSN Semester #1 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3: MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics
English (General Education) - Credits 3: ENG 101 - Composition I
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Oral Communication
Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: PSY 101 - General Psychology
Natural Science No Lab (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

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CSN Semester #2 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

English (General Education) - Credits 3: ENG 102 - Composition II
Analytical Reasoning (General Education) - Credits 3: PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning
U.S and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Natural Science With Lab (General Education) - Credits 4:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Core Requirements) - Credits 3: COM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
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CSN Semester #3 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Literature (General Education) - Credits 3:

ENG 231 or ENG 232

Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Core Requirements) - Credits 3: COM 133 - Culture and Communication
Communication Elective (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Communication Elective (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

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CSN Semester #4 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Core Requirements) - Credits 3: COM 216 - Survey of Communication Studies
Communication Elective (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Communication Elective (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Communication Elective (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

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Transfer from CSN with A.A.

If you are a student transferring from the College of Southern Nevada and have completed an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or Associate of Business (AB) degree, you may be admitted to Nevada State University with full junior status. You will not need to take any additional classes to satisfy NSU’s Core Curriculum requirements.

NSU Semester #1 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

COM 333 - Credits 3:
Media Studies Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3:
General Elective - Credits 3:
General Elective - Credits 3:

NSU Semester #2 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Media Studies Elective - Credits 3:
Foundations Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3:
General Elective - Credits 3:

NSU Semester #3 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click https://nsu.edu/registrar/graduation/ for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses
Media Studies Elective - Credits 3:
Foundations Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3:
General Elective - Credits 3:

NSU Semester #4 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Media Studies Elective - Credits 3:
Foundations Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3:
General Elective - Credits 3:

Special Notes

Consult advisor for course sequencing. Some courses may only be offered in specific semesters.
Upper Division is 300+ coursework.
Follow this link to the NSC Catalog for elective course options and course pre-requisites: Nevada State University Catalog
Transfer from CSN to NSU Resources