Pathway Agreement

Maricopa Community College District
Communication, BA Pathway
2021-2022
ASU Major: Communication, BA | College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
Pathway Notes
Minimum 2.0 GPA in coursework used to satisfy MAPP requirements. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or greater. Some ASU programs may have higher GPA and grade requirements. Please see special requirements below for details.
Special Requirements

The recommended MCCCD associate degree pathway and Arizona General Education Certificate (AGEC) for this major are the Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication degree and AGEC-A. Completion of the MAPP and all special requirements meets major map requirements at ASU and guarantees admission to the Communication, BA degree program.

Pathway Requirements
First Year Composition [FYC]
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or
ENG 107: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
ENG 102: First-Year Composition or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]
COM 225: Public Speaking
3 hrs
Mathematical Studies [MA, CS]
MAT 140: College Mathematics or
MAT 141: College Mathematics or
MAT 142: College Mathematics or
MAT 145: College Mathematics with Review or
MAT 146: College Mathematics with Review or
or any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area.
3-6 hrs
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Analysis
3 hrs
Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU]
Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU]
3 hrs
Consider selecting COM/THP 241, depending on your preferred areas of interest. See major map at https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/roadmaps/ASU00/LACOMBA/null/ALL/2021 for areas of emphasis.
Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU]
3 hrs
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication
3 hrs
COM 110: Interpersonal Communication
3 hrs
Also required for the Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication.
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
Select at least one SQ within the Natural Science requirement.
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
General Education Awareness Areas [C, H, G]
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C]
0 hrs
Satisfied by COM 263.
Historical or Global Awareness [H] or [G]
0 hrs
Satisfied by COM 263.
MCCCD Additional Requirements
CRE 101: College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking
0-3 hrs
Complete CRE 101 or equivalent.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
COM 207: Introduction to Communication Inquiry
3 hrs
COM 230: Small Group Communication
3 hrs
Required for the Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication.
COM 263: Elements of Intercultural Communication
3 hrs
Required for Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication.
Lower Division Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV
0-16 hrs
Second Language: Select 101, 102, 201, 202 as needed to reach fourth semester proficiency, OR, complete COM 371 at ASU after transferring, in combination with COM 263 prior to transferring, to meet this requirement.
Lower Division Elective
0-16 hrs
Lower Division Electives should be completed once all other requirements have been met and only if needed to complete community college associate degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 60