This transfer pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Communication bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing the pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State Universities* enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
The Communication Studies Pathway consists of the Required Pathway Curriculum, the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), and the Health and Physical Fitness Requirement, to bring your credit total to 60 credits.
* Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University, Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
Degrees
A.A.,Communication Studies Transfer Pathway - 60 Credits
Coursework Program Planning GuideRequired Communication Pathway Curriculum – 12 credits
Communication courses beyond the four recommended courses are not guaranteed to transfer into a Communication major at a Minnesota State university. The courses below must be completed successfully according to the university's grade standards AND address the required outcomes in the transfer pathway for Communication.
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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COMM 1100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 cr |
COMM 1110 | Public Speaking | 3 cr |
COMM 2230 | Small Group Communication | 3 cr |
COMM 2240 | Intercultural Communication | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 12 |
General Education Requirements- 28 Credits
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requires a minimum of 40 credits, some of which will be satisfied by the required pathway curriculum. You must complete the MnTC courses that are specifically designated below. You may choose the other courses from each goal area from the list located at: inverhills.edu/MnTC
To streamline your degree, you are encouraged to choose MnTC Goal 1-6 courses that also meet MnTC Goal areas 7-10.
Goal | Description | Courses |
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Goal 1 | Communication
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3 courses |
Goal 2 | Critical Thinking
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Goal 3 | Natural Science (1 course must include lab)
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2 courses |
Goal 4 | Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
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1 course |
Goal 5 | History/Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences
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3 courses |
Goal 6 | Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature
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3 courses |
Goal 7 | Human Diversity
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Goal 8 | Global Perspective
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Goal 9 | Ethical and Civic Responsibility
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1 course |
Goal 10 | People and the Environment
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1 course |
Total Credits: | 28 |
Health/Physical Education - 2 Credits
For a list of the requirements and courses, go to: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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Health | 1 cr | |
Physical Education | 1 cr |
General Electives - 18 Credits
Any courses numbered 1000 level or higher from any discipline. This may include additional courses from the MnTC and/or Health & Physical Education.
Recommended Full-Time Course Of Study
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Semester 1 - 15-16 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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COMM 1100 | Interpersonal Communication* (Goal 1b, 7) | 3 cr |
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills (Goal 1a) | 4 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 elective | 3 cr | |
MnTC Goal 6a elective | 3 cr | |
Health & PE | 1 cr | |
First Year Experience course (Goal 2) | 1-2 cr | |
Total Credits: | 15-16 |
Semester 2 - 15 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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COMM 1110 | Public Speaking* (Goal 1c) | 3 cr |
ENG 1111 OR ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing (Goal 1c) OR The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2-3 cr |
MnTC Goal 4 elective | 3 - 4 cr | |
MnTC Goal 6b elective | 3 cr | |
MnTC Goal 91 elective | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 3 - 15 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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COMM 2230 | COMM 2230 Small Group Communication* (Goal 1c) | 3 cr |
MnTC Goal 3a elective | 3 cr | |
MnTC Goal 5 elective | 3 cr | |
MnTC Goal 6a OR 6b elective | 3 cr | |
MnTC Goal 101 elective | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 4 - 14-15 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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COMM 2240 | Intercultural Communication* (Goal 5, 8) | 3 cr |
MnTC Goal 3b elective | 3-4 cr | |
General electives | 7-8 cr | |
Health & PE | 1 cr | |
Total Credits: | 14-15 |
* Course required for major
1 These credits may be taken as electives if Goal Areas 9 and 10 are completed as
part of another course.