USF St. Petersburg Digital Communication & Multimedia Journalism - Transfer Plan
Communications Department
FSPCOMM-TR
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Joseph Leopold
Dean, Communications
leopold.joseph@spcollege.edu
Dean, Communications
leopold.joseph@spcollege.edu
Program Summary
This Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following a transfer plan (COMM-TR) will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into USF St. Petersburg Digital Communication & Multimedia Journalism baccalaureate program within the State of Florida (CIP Code 9.0102). Students should always consult with the desired institution to determine if the anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements), and see if additional requirements exist (e.g., minimum GPA).
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Requirements
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Complete 18 credits
Credits 18
Choose 18 credits from any prefix except for ENC and LIT. Students are recommended to take those courses that are listed on the Academic Pathway for their intended institution.
Choose 18 credits from any prefix below. Students are recommended to take those courses that are listed on the Academic Pathway for their intended institution.
Course Prefix Options:
ANT, ECO, LIS, MAN, MMC, POS
18
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AA Gen Ed
Credits 42
Communications - Composition
Communications - Composition
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Communications - Literature
Communications - Literature
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Communications - Speech
Communications - Speech
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Elective
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Elective
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Mathematics - Core
Mathematics - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Mathematics - Elective
Mathematics - Elective
3
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Mathematics Core coursework above
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Mathematics Core coursework above
Select 3 credits from any Mathematics course with: MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
Select 3 credits from any Mathematics course with: MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
Natural Sciences - Core
Natural Sciences - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Natural Sciences - Elective
Natural Sciences - Elective
3
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Science Core coursework above
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Science Core coursework above
Select 3 credits from any Science course with: APB, AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, HUN, MET, MCB, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO prefix. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Select 3 credits from any Science course with: APB, AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, HUN, MET, MCB, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO prefix. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Natural Sciences - Laboratory
Natural Sciences - Laboratory
0
Complete at least 1 course from the Natural Sciences coursework that includes a laboratory component. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Natural Science Laboratory courses include any "C" or "L" course with the following prefixes: APB, AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, MCB, MET, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO.
Complete at least 1 course from the Natural Sciences coursework that includes a laboratory component. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Natural Science Laboratory courses include any "C" or "L" course with the following prefixes: APB, AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, MCB, MET, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO.
Ethics
Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS
1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS
1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
0
This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
Enhanced World View
Enhanced World View
0
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Civic Literacy
Civic Literacy
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Electives
Electives
6
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree.
The college-level course (credits) used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.
The college-level course (credits) used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement and Civic Literacy requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree.
The college-level course (credits) used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.
The college-level course (credits) used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement and Civic Literacy requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.
Total: 60