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From SLCC to the University of Utah

Please note: These 4-5 year pathways for University of Utah communication programs are “functional 2+2” pathways. While not official, if a student completes their two-year program at SLCC, then they are set to complete the two-year program at the U.

U of U Bachelor's Degree Program: Communication Studies

First Year at SLCC

1st Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3
  • COMM 1020 (CM): 3
  • MATH 1030 or MATH 1040 (QL): 3
  • Humanities or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

2nd Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2110 (CM): 3
  • Lifetime Wellness (LW): 1
  • American Institutions: 3
  • Life Sciences (LS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM Elective: 3

Total: 13

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Attend U of U transfer event and meet with a U of U Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

3rd Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 2010 (EN): 3
  • COMM 1270 (CM): 3
  • Fine Arts (FA) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Physical Sciences (PS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM Elective (DV): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Attend U of U transfer event and meet with a U of U Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to the U of U

4th Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2050 (HU): 3
  • Social Sciences (SS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • International & Global (IG): 3
  • COMM Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for U of U financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to the U of U, attend New Student Orientation as early as possible for good course options

University of Utah admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

The below plan is for students with an AA/AS in Communication from Salt Lake Community College (61 credits completed). Also completed the 4 recommended Communication courses for the Communication Studies emphasis (COMM 1020, COMM 1270, COMM 2050, and COMM 2110). DV cleared with AA/AS. Once at the University of Utah, students can officially declare after their first semester – 2.75 U of U GPA and pass a COMM course at the U with a ‘C’ or better.

Third Year at U of U

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Tier 2: 3
  • COMM Tier 3: 3
  • COMM Tier 3 (CW): 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • QI (BS only) or Language (BA only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3710 (QI) – Tier 2 Methods: 4
  • COMM Tier 3: 3
  • COMM Tier 4: 3
  • General elective: 3
  • General elective or Language (BA Only): 3-4

Total: 16-17

Fourth Year at U of U

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 5000-level elective: 4
  • COMM elective: 3
  • International Requirement (IR): 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • General elective or Language (BA only): 3-4

Total: 16-17

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Tier 5 Capstone: 3
  • COMM Tier 4: 3
  • General elective: 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • General elective or Language (BA Only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

If needed, additional coursework can be fulfilled during a Fifth Year at the U of U.

U of U Bachelor's Degree Program: Communication, B.A./B.S. - Strategic Communication Emphasis

First Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3
  • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3
  • Humanities (HU) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • International & Global (IG) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Social Science (SS) or any Gen Ed: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • American Institutions (AI) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Life Science (LS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM 2570 (FA): 3
  • ENGL 2010 (EN): 3
  • COMM 1800: 4

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Attend U of U transfer event and meet with a U of U Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Physical Sciences (PS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM 1130: 3
  • COMM 1500 (CM): 3
  • COMM 2200 (recommended) OR COMM 1560 (CM): 3
  • COMM 2300 (Elective): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Attend U of U transfer event and meet with a U of U Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to the U of U

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Lifelong Wellness (LW): 1
  • COMM 2250: 2
  • COMM 2400: 3
  • COMM 2600: 3
  • COMM 2110 (CM): 3
  • COMM 1270 (Elective): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for U of U financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to the U of U, attend New Student Orientation as early as possible for good course options

University of Utah admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

The below plan is for students with an AA/AS in Communication from Salt Lake Community College (61 credits completed). Also completed the 4 recommended Communication courses for the Strategic Communication emphasis (COMM 1130, COMM 1500, COMM 1270, and COMM 2300). DV cleared with AA/AS. Once at the University of Utah, students can officially declare after their first semester – 2.75 U of U GPA and pass a COMM course at the U with a ‘C’ or better.

Third Year at U of U

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Tier 2 Skills: 3
  • COMM Tier 2: 3
  • COMM 4590 (CW): 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • QI (BS only) or Language (BA only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3710 (QI): 4
  • COMM Tier 3 Practical: 3
  • COMM 5000-level elective: 3
  • General elective: 3
  • General elective or Language (BA Only): 3-4

Total: 16-17

Fourth Year at U of U

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 5300: 4
  • COMM elective: 3
  • International Requirement (IR): 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • General elective or Language (BA only): 3-4

Total: 16-17

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Capstone: 3
  • COMM elective: 3
  • General elective: 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • General elective or Language (BA Only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

If needed, additional coursework can be fulfilled during a Fifth Year at the U of U.

U of U Bachelor's Degree Program: Communication, B.A./B.S. - Science, Health, Environment, and Risk Communication Emphasis

First Year at SLCC

1st Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3
  • COMM 1020 (CM): 3
  • MATH 1030 or MATH 1040 (QL): 3
  • Humanities or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

2nd Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2110 (CM): 3
  • Lifetime Wellness (LW): 1
  • American Institutions: 3
  • Life Sciences (LS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM 2570 (FA): 3
  • Social Sciences (SS) or any Gen Ed: 3

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Attend U of U transfer event and meet with a U of U Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

3rd Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 2010 (EN): 3
  • COMM 1270 (CM): 3
  • COMM 2300 (Elective): 3
  • Physical Sciences (PS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM Elective (DV): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Attend U of U transfer event and meet with a U of U Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to the U of U

4th Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2050 (HU) or COMM 1500 (CM): 3
  • COMM Elective or (HU): 3
  • International & Global (IG): 3
  • COMM 2170 (Elective): 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for U of U financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to the U of U, attend New Student Orientation as early as possible for good course options

University of Utah admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

The below plan is for students with an AA/AS in Communication from Salt Lake Community College (61 credits completed). Also completed the 4 recommended Communication courses for the CommSHER emphasis (COMM 1020, COMM 2170, COMM 2300, and COMM 2440). DV cleared with AA/AS. Once at the University of Utah, students can officially declare after their first semester – 2.75 U of U GPA and pass a COMM course at the U with a ‘C’ or better.

Third Year at U of U

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3115: 3
  • COMM Tier 2: 3
  • COMM Tier 3: 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • QI (BS only) or Language (BA only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3710 (QI) – Tier 2 Methods: 4
  • COMM Tier 3: 3
  • COMM elective (CW): 3
  • General elective: 3
  • General elective or Language (BA Only): 3-4

Total: 16-17

Fourth Year at U of U

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Tier 3: 3
  • COMM elective: 3
  • International Requirement (IR): 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • General elective or Language (BA only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Tier 3: 3
  • COMM Tier 5 Capstone: 3
  • General elective: 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • General elective or Language (BA Only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

If needed, additional coursework can be fulfilled during a Fifth Year at the U of U.

U of U Bachelor's Degree Program: Communication, B.A./B.S. - Journalism Emphasis

First Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3
  • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3
  • Humanities (HU) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • International & Global (IG) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Social Science (SS) or any Gen Ed: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • American Institutions (AI) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Life Science (LS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM 2570 (FA) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • ENGL 2010 (EN): 3
  • COMM 1800: 4

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Attend U of U transfer event and meet with a U of U Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Physical Sciences (PS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM 1130: 3
  • COMM 1500 (CM): 3
  • COMM 2200 or COMM 1560 (CM): 3
  • COMM Elective (COMM 2200 or COMM 1560): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Attend U of U transfer event and meet with a U of U Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to the U of U

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Lifelong Wellness (LW): 1
  • COMM 2250: 2
  • COMM 2400: 3
  • COMM 2600: 3
  • COMM Elective: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for U of U financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to the U of U, attend New Student Orientation as early as possible for good course options

University of Utah admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

The below plan is for students with an AA/AS in Communication from Salt Lake Community College (61 credits completed). Also completed the 4 recommended Communication courses for the Journalism emphasis (COMM 1130, COMM 1500, COMM 2200, and COMM 2570). DV cleared with AA/AS. Once at the University of Utah, students can officially declare after their first semester – 2.75 U of U GPA and pass a COMM course at the U with a ‘C’ or better.

Third Year at U of U

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3555: 3
  • COMM Wrtg/Report (CW): 3
  • COMM elective: 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • QI (BS only) or Language (BA only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 5660: 4
  • COMM Wrtg/Report: 3
  • Comm 3610 or 3620: 3
  • International Requirement (IR): 3
  • General elective or Language (BA Only): 3-4

Total: 16-17

Fourth Year at U of U

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 5300: 4
  • COMM 5630: 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • General elective: 3
  • QI (BS only) or Language (BA only): 3-4

Total: 16-17

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Capstone: 3
  • COMM 5000-level elective: 3
  • General elective (upper division): 3
  • General elective: 3
  • General elective or Language (BA Only): 3-4

Total: 15-16

If needed, additional coursework can be fulfilled during a Fifth Year at the U of U.

From SLCC to Utah Valley University

Please note: Use this template to complete a 4-year transfer pathway for students who begin at Salt Lake Community College and transfer to Utah Valley University.

UVU Bachelor’s Degree Program: Applied Communication, BS

First Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2110 (CM): 3
  • COMM ELECTIVE: 3
  • QL: 3
  • FA, HU, LS, PS, or SS: 3
  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 1020 (CM): 3
  • COMM ELECTIVE: 3
  • AI: 3
  • FA, HU, LS, PS, or SS: 3
  • FA, HU, LS, PS, or SS: 3
  • LW: 1

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Meet with a UVU Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 1270 (CM): 3
  • COMM ELECTIVE (DV): 3
  • ENGL 2010 (EN): 3
  • FA, HU, LS, PS, or SS: 3
  • ELECTIVE: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with a UVU Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to UVU

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 1500 (CM) or COMM 2050 (HU): 3
  • COMM ELECTIVE: 3
  • IG: 3
  • FA, HU, LS, PS, or SS: 3
  • ELECTIVE: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for UVU financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to UVU, attend New Student Orientation

Utah Valley University admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

The below plan is for students with an AS in Communication Studies from Salt Lake Community College (61 credits completed).

Third Year at UVU

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3020: 3
  • COMM Elective: 3
  • COMM Elective: 3
  • Foreign Language 202G: 3
  • Elective: 3-4

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3050: 3
  • COMM upper division elective: 3
  • COMM upper division elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 4

Total: 16

Fourth Year at UVU

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 319G: 3
  • COMM upper division elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Additional Biology & Physical Science: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 4930: 3
  • COMM upper division elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

UVU Bachelor’s Degree Program: Public Relations and Strategic Communication, BS

First Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3
  • MATH 1040 (QL): 3
  • Humanities (HU) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • International & Global (IG) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Social Science (SS) or any Gen Ed: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • American Institutions (AI) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • Life Science (LS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM 2570 (FA): 3
  • ENGL 2010 (EN): 3
  • COMM 1800: 4

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Meet with a UVU Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Physical Sciences (PS) or any Gen Ed: 3
  • COMM 1130: 3
  • COMM 1500 (CM): 3
  • COMM 2200 or COMM 1560 (CM): 3
  • COMM Elective (COMM 2200 or COMM 1560): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with a UVU Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to UVU

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Lifelong Wellness (LW): 1
  • COMM 2250: 2
  • COMM 2400: 3
  • COMM 2600: 3
  • COMM 2300 (Elective): 3

Total: 12

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for UVU financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to UVU, attend New Student Orientation

Utah Valley University admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

The below plan is for students with an AS in Journalism and Digital Media from Salt Lake Community College (61 credits completed).

Third Year at UVU

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3020: 3
  • COMM Elective: 3
  • COMM Elective: 3
  • Foreign Language 202G: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3050: 3
  • COMM 3530: 3
  • COMM upper division elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 4

Total: 16

Fourth Year at UVU

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3520: 4
  • COMM upper division elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Additional Biology & Physical Science: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 4850: 3
  • COMM upper division elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

From SLCC to Southern Utah University

Please note: Use this template to complete a 4-year transfer pathway for students who begin at Salt Lake Community College and transfer to Southern Utah University.

SUU Bachelor’s Degree Program: Communication BS - Messaging & Human Interaction Emphasis

First Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing (EN): 3
  • COMM 1010 Elem of Effect. Comm (CM)*: 3
  • COMM 1020 Prin. of Public Speaking (CM): 3
  • Distribution Area: 3
  • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication: 3
  • Lifetime Wellness (LW): 1
  • American Institutions (AI): 3
  • Distribution Area: 3
  • Distribution Area: 3
  • COMM 2120 Team Decision Mkg & Leadership*: 3

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Attend SUU transfer event and meet with a SUU Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (EN): 3
  • COMM 1270 Critical Thinking in Argument: 3
  • COMM 2150 Intercultural Comm*: 3
  • COMM 2300 Public Relations*: 3
  • Distribution Area: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Attend SUU transfer event and meet with a SUU Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to SUU

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 1500 or COMM 2050: 3
  • COMM 2400 Social Media Tools and Strat*: 3
  • International & Global (IG): 3
  • Distribution Area: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for SUU financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to SUU, attend New Student Orientation as early as possible for good course options

*Indicates Elective or General Education course specific for SUU transfer.

Southern Utah University admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

All courses must be passed with a “C-“ (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.

Third Year at SUU

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2030 Social Media Branding: 3
  • COMM 3100 Communication Theory: 3
  • COMM Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • General Elective: 3
  • General Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2120 Teamwork, Decision Making: 3
  • COMM 3030 Social Media Strategies: 3
  • COMM 3110 Persuasion: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • General Elective: 3

Total: 15

Fourth Year at SUU

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 4000 Research for Comm. Careers: 3
  • COMM Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • General Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3810 Adv. Presentation & Speak.: 3
  • COMM 4030 Social Media Management: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3

Total: 15

SUU Bachelor’s Degree Program: Communication BS - New Media, Branding, and Message Design Emphasis

First Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3
  • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3
  • Humanities (HU): 3
  • International & Global (IG): 3
  • COMM 1010 Elements of Effective Comm*: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • American Institutions (AI): 3
  • Life Science (LS): 3
  • COMM 1130 Journalism & Media Writing: 3
  • COMM 1500 Media and Society (CM): 3
  • COMM 1800 Digital Media Tools/Tech: 4

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Attend SUU transfer event and meet with a SUU Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Physical Sciences (PS): 3
  • COMM 2570 Intro to Visual Comm (FA): 3
  • ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (EN): 3
  • COMM 2300 Public Relations*: 3
  • COMM 2200 or COMM 1560: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Attend SUU transfer event and meet with a SUU Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to SUU

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Lifelong Wellness (LW): 1
  • COMM 2250 Television Studio Production I: 2
  • COMM 2400 Social Media Tools & Strategies: 3
  • COMM 2600 Production for Student Media: 3
  • COMM 2110 Interpersonal Comm. (CM): 3
  • Social Science (SS): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for SUU financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to SUU, attend New Student Orientation as early as possible for good course options

Southern Utah University admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

All courses must be passed with a “C-“ (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.

Third Year at SUU

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2900 Strat Communication Writing: 3
  • COMM 3080 Digital Copy Layout & Design: 3
  • COMM 3150 Nonverbal Communication: 3
  • General Elective: 3
  • General Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 2030 Social Media Branding: 3
  • COMM 3110 Persuasion: 3
  • COMM 3100 Communication Theory: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • General Elective: 3

Total: 15

Fourth Year at SUU

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 4000 Research for Comm Careers: 4
  • COMM 4040 Advertising Psychology: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 4280 Advertising Strategies: 3
  • COMM 3900 Strategic Campaigns: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • General Elective: 3

Total: 15

SUU Bachelor’s Degree Program: Communication BS - Strategic Communication Emphasis

First Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3
  • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3
  • Humanities (HU): 3
  • International & Global (IG): 3
  • COMM 1010 Elements of Effective Comm*: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • American Institutions (AI): 3
  • Life Science (LS): 3
  • COMM 1130 Journalism & Media Writing: 3
  • COMM 1500 Media and Society (CM): 3
  • COMM 1800 Digital Media Tools/Tech: 4

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Attend SUU transfer event and meet with a SUU Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Physical Sciences (PS): 3
  • COMM 2570 Intro to Visual Comm (FA): 3
  • ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (EN): 3
  • COMM 2300 Public Relations*: 3
  • COMM 2200 Video Content Creation*: 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Attend SUU transfer event and meet with a SUU Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to SUU

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Lifelong Wellness (LW): 1
  • COMM 2250 Television Studio Production I: 2
  • COMM 2400 Social Media Tools & Strategies: 3
  • COMM 2600 Production for Student Media: 3
  • COMM 2110 Interpersonal Comm. (CM): 3
  • Social Science (SS): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for SUU financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to SUU, attend New Student Orientation as early as possible for good course options

*Indicates Elective or General Education course specific for SUU transfer.

Southern Utah University admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

All courses must be passed with a “C-“ (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.

Third Year at SUU

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3502 Practicum News Writing Lab: 3
  • COMM 3460 Multimedia Management: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3140 Writing for Media Audiences: 3
  • COMM 3100 Communication Theory: 3
  • COMM 3504 Practicum Video Lab: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

Fourth Year at SUU

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 4000 Research for Comm Careers: 4
  • COMM 4260 Media Law: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Major Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • COMM Major Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

SUU Bachelor’s Degree Program: Communication BS - Media Studies Emphasis

First Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1010 (EN): 3
  • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3
  • Humanities (HU): 3
  • International & Global (IG): 3
  • COMM 1010: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • American Institutions (AI): 3
  • Life Science (LS): 3
  • COMM 1130 Journalism & Media Writing: 3
  • COMM 1500 Media and Society (CM): 3
  • COMM 1800 Digital Media Tools/Tech: 4

Total: 16

→ Progress check:

  • Meet with your SLCC Academic Advisor
  • Check your SLCC Degree Audit
  • Attend SUU transfer event and meet with a SUU Academic Advisor
Second Year at SLCC

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Physical Sciences (PS): 3
  • COMM 2570 Intro to Visual Comm (FA): 3
  • ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (EN): 3
  • COMM Elective (See note below): 3
  • COMM Elective (See note below): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Attend SUU transfer event and meet with a SUU Academic Advisor
  • Apply for SLCC Graduation
  • Apply for admission to SUU

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • Lifelong Wellness (LW): 1
  • COMM 2250 Television Studio Production I: 2
  • COMM 2400 Social Media Tools & Strategies: 3
  • COMM 2600 Production for Student Media: 3
  • COMM 2110 Interpersonal Comm. (CM): 3
  • Social Science (SS): 3

Total: 15

→ Progress check:

  • Apply for SUU financial aid/scholarships
  • Once admitted to SUU, attend New Student Orientation as early as possible for good course options

*COMM Elective Note: These three COMM electives transfer to SUU pick any two of these courses for transfer to SUU.

  • COMM 1560 – Radio Performance & Production (CM)
  • COMM 2200 - Video Content Creation
  • COMM 2300 - Public Relations

* Indicates a course specific to SUU transfer .

Southern Utah University admission requirements specific to the entering program/major:

All courses must be passed with a “C-“ (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.

Third Year at SUU

Fall Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3502 Practicum News Writing Lab: 3
  • COMM 3460 Multimedia Management: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 3140 Writing for Media Audiences: 3
  • COMM 3100 Communication Theory: 3
  • COMM 3504 Practicum Video Lab: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

Fourth Year at SUU

Fall Semester (apply for graduation)

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM 4000 Research for Comm Careers: 4
  • COMM 4260 Media Law: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Course: Credit Hours

  • COMM Major Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • COMM Major Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Upper-Division Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3
  • Elective: 3

Total: 15