Transfer Advising Guide for Communication (B.A.)

Department of Communication

Program overview 

Communication majors develop effective communication and problem-solving skills that prepare them to thrive in virtually any role in any industry. At CMCI, you will learn—through both instruction and hands-on practice—how to design innovative messages, build quality personal and professional relationships, and think critically about new and emerging social and business problems.

Admission requirements

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  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Â鶹ÒùÔº with more than 36 credit hours must have completed an introductory course: 
    • Public Speaking–COM 1150 or Group Communication–COM 2220

Community College Course Summary*

AA Degree Requirement

Credit Hours

Course Title or Category

Written Communication6
  • ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) & 1022 (GT-CO2) or
  • ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) & a GT Pathways CO3 course
Mathematics3
  • One GT Pathways Mathematics course (GT-MA1)
Arts & Humanities6
  • Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)
History3
  • One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)
Social & Behavioral Science6
  • Two GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Sciences course (GT-SS1, GTSS2, GT-SS3)
Natural & Physical Sciences7
  • Two GT Pathways Natural & Physical Sciences courses (GT-SC1, GTSC2), one must be with laboratory (GT-SC1)
Additional Required Courses 18
  • COM 1150 Public Speaking  
  • COM 1250 Interpersonal Communication 
  • COM 2220 Group Communication 
  • Choose two GT Pathways Courses from History (GT-H1) or Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS1, ST-SS2 or GT-SS3)
  • One three-credit course with a COM prefix 
Electives23Elective course suggestions include:
  • CSC1019 Introduction to Programming†
  • Courses for Secondary Area of Study‡
  • Avoid additional courses with a COM prefix. 

* If an AA is not completed, either prior to starting at CU or through reverse transfer,  additional CMCI Core courses may be required.  




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Notes 

  • The AA/AS degree fulfills CMCI Core requirements with the exception of CMCI 2030, CMCI Core Computing, and CMCI Core Diversity. CMCI 2030 is a required CMCI specific course and not offered outside of CMCI. CMCI Core Computing &  CMCI Core Diversity could be satisfied, only if an equivalent course is completed. CSC 1019 or 1060 completes the Computing requirement. COM 2300 or 2270 completes the CMCI Diversity requirement. 

  • CMCI requires third-level proficiency in a world language. All students are required to demonstrate third-level proficiency in a single non-English modern or classical language. Â鶹ÒùÔº may meet this requirement by:
    • Completing a Level III course (typically the third of three consecutive years) in a single non-English language while in high school.
    • Graduating from a high school that uses a non-English language as its principal mode of instruction, or receiving, in high school, a state-sponsored seal of biliteracy.
    • Passing an appropriate third-semester college course that is part of a three-course sequence of at least 12 semester credit hours, or earning AP or IB credit equivalent to such a course.
    • Passing a CU Boulder-approved proficiency examination.
  • †&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Computing: CSC courses may require more intensive programming than the options available at CU.   

  • ‡&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Secondary Area of Study: Â鶹ÒùÔº must complete a secondary area of study outside the major. This secondary area of study can be met by any of the following: a minor, a second major within CMCI, a double degree or any credit-based certificate program of at least 18 credit hours. Some electives may be applied toward the secondary area of study.

  • This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Several factors can impact the timeline to degree completion. Always consult with your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes.

 

Year 1 – Colorado Community College

First semester
Total credits: 15

  • ENG 1021 – 3 credits
  • Arts and Humanities â€“ 3 credits
  • COM 1150 â€“ 3 credits
  • Social Behavioral Science â€“ 3 credits
  • Mathematics â€“ 3 credits

Second semester
Total credits: 15

  • ENG 1022 â€“ 3 credits
  • Natural Science â€“ 3 credits
  • COM 1250 â€“ 3 credits
  • History â€“ 3 credits
  • Elective â€“ 3 credits

Year 2 – Colorado Community College

First semester
Total credits: 16

  • Natural Science with Lab – 4 credits
  • COM 2300/Social & Behavioral – 3 credits
  • COM 2220 – 3 credits
  • History or Social Behavioral Science â€“ 3 credits
  • Elective – 3 credits

Second semester
Total credits: 14

  • History or Social Behavioral Science – 3 credits
  • COM Elective â€“ 3 credits
  • Arts and Humanities  â€“ 3 credits
  • Elective â€“ 3 credits
  • Elective â€“ 2 credits

Year 3 – CU

First semester
Total credits: 16

  • CMCI 2030 – 4 credits
  • COMM 1210 – 3 credits
  • Lower Division COM Elective – 3credits 
  • Secondary Area of Study – 3 credits
  • Secondary Area of Study (UD) – 3 credits

Second semester
Total credits: 14

  • COMM 3210 – 3 credits
  • UD COMM Elective â€“ 3 credits
  • Secondary Area of Study (UD) – 3 credits
  • Computing â€“ 3 credits
  • Elective â€“ 3 credits

Year 4 – CU

First semester
Total credits: 15

  • COMM 3300 – 3 credits
  • Methods Course (UD) â€“ 3 credits
  • Secondary Area of Study (UD) â€“ 3 credits
  • Secondary Area of Study (UD) â€“ 3 credits
  • Elective (UD) â€“ 3 credits

Second semester
Total credits: 15

  • Senior Seminar â€“ 3 credits
  • UD COMM Elective â€“ 3 credits
  • Secondary Area of Study (UD) â€“ 3 credits
  • Elective (UD) â€“ 3 credits
  • Elective (UD) â€“ 3 credits

Total credits: 121

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