Map for Transfer: CSN AA Communication to Utah Tech University BS Communication Studies Major

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WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Communication, AA at CSN and plan to transfer to Utah Tech University to complete a BS Communication Studies Major upon graduating from CSN.

Students should visit the Utah Tech University Transfer Students web page for transfer course grade and GPA requirements.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map totals a minimum of 60 credits and assumes no transferred coursework. It is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the degree in four (4) semesters at CSN. The map also includes a breakdown of the recommended courses semester-by-semester at Utah Tech University upon transfer. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer. Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

CSN Semester #1 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3-5: Options Include: MATH 120 or MATH 120E
English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3-5: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Public Speaking
Natural Science No Lab Experience (General Education) - Credits 3:

Options without Lab (and No Prerequisites and three (3) credits) include: ANTH 102 or AST 103 or AST 104 or BIOL 112 or BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or BIOL 116 or BIOL 120 or BIOL 121 or BIOL 220 or CHEM 105 or ENV 101 or ENV 220 or GEOG 103 or GEOG 117 or GEOL 100 or GEOL 105

Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option withou prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.

CSN Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 16
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 102 or ENG 114
Analytical Reasoning (General Education) - Credits 3: PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4-6: Options Include: PSC 101 ; or HIST 101 and HIST 102
Natural Science With Lab Experience (General Education) - Credits 3-4:

Three (3) Credit Option with Lab (No Prerequisites): BIOL 122

Four (4) Credit Options with Lab (No Prerequisites) include: ANTH 102 and ANTH 110L ; or AST 103 and AST 105 ; or AST 104 and AST 105 ; or BIOL 101 ; or CHEM 105 and CHEM 106 ; or CHEM 107 ; or GEOG 103 and GEOG 104 ; or GEOL 101 ; or PHYS 110

Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: COM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

CSN Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Minimum Total Credits: 15
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Literature (General Education) - Credits 3: ENG 223 - Themes of Literature
Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: COM 133 - Culture and Communication
Communication Elective (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor for course selection.
Communication Elective (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor for course selection.

CSN Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 14
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: COM 216 - Survey of Communication Studies
Communication Elective (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor for course selection.
Communication Elective (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor for course selection.
Communication Elective (Major Requirements) - Credits 2: See a counselor or advisor for course selection.

Transfer from CSN with A.A.

The guide is developed based on the completion of an associate degree or certificate program prior to transferring. Guides are for informational purposes only (not a binding contract), and may be subject to change based on catalog year.

UT Semester #1 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15

Elective - Credits 3
Elective - Credits 3
COMM 1270 (GESS) - Credits 3
COMM 2120 - Credits 3
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3

UT Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15

COMM 2700 - Credits 3
COMM 2060 - Credits 3
COMM 3190 - Credits 3
COMM 3510 - Credits 3
CMST Elective (Upper) - Credits 3

UT Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15

COMM 3020 - Credits 3
COMM 4900R - Credits 3
CMST Elective (Upper) - Credits 3
CMST Elective (Upper) - Credits 3
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3

UT Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15

COMM 4980 - Credits 3
CMST Elective (Upper) - Credits 3
CMST Elective (Upper) - Credits 3
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3
Upper Division Elective - Credits 3

Special Notes

This degree guide is for informational purposes only (this is not an official degree plan/audit) and is subject to change depending on a student’s catalog year. Students interested in using this degree guide as a reference should work directly with an academic advisor for the special Bachelor’s degree program. Students can access the advisor directory at the following link - https://advisement.utahtech.edu/advisors/.

All Bachelor’s degrees at the University require the following:

Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at UT for institutional residency.
Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.

For specific degree-related/major GPA requirements or minimum course grade requirements, please consult with the appropriate academic advisor through the advisor directory at https://advisement.utahtech.edu/advisors/.