Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as Indicated by Assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM225 | Public Speaking | L | 3 | ||
| COM230 | Small Group Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| COM282AC | Service-Learning Experience in Communication | 3 | |||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| GE | General Elective |
Any approved General Education course in the Cultural Awareness (C) value OR COM+++++ Any COM communication course except courses used to satisfy Required Courses or Restricted Electives areas |
3 |
Restricted Electives
Select a total of 9 credits from the list below
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| COM207 | Introduction to Communication Inquiry | 3 | |||
| COM222 | Argumentation | L | 3 | ||
| COM/THP241 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | HU, L | 3 | ||
| COM250 | Introduction to Organizational Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| COM259 | Communication in Business and Professions | 3 | |||
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | C, G, SB | 3 | ||
| ENG111 | Technical and Professional Writing | L | 3 | ||
| GBS233 | Business Communication | L | 3 | ||
| IBS109 | Cultural Dimension for International Trade | G, SB | 3 | ||
| SWU295 | Effective Helping in a Diverse World | C, SB | 3 |
Course Area Key
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences