Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Communication
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
This program can be completed in a traditional classroom format or entirely online.
To receive admission to the College of Business, students must have:
- Completed COMM 201 with a minimum grade of C
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 on courses in the major
The baccalaureate degree in science is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is
awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Complete 121 hours applicable to this program.
- Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Communications Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 121 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (33-34 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Written Communication I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Written Communication II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 or COM 252 | Basic Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communication | 3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
HIS XXX | Heritage* - HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST 101, 102, 104 or 105 |
TBS XXX** | Arts & Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | A/H XXX |
MAT 150 | College Algebra | 3 | MATH 111 |
STA 220 | Statistics | 3 | MATH 109 |
TBS XXX | Natural Science & Lab Gen Ed | 4 | NS & L XXX |
TBD XXX*** | Natural Science - Gen Ed | 3 | TBS XXX |
TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed- Not COM | 3 | TBD XXX |
COM 101 | Intro to Communications (SBS) | 3 | COMM 201 |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 34 |
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*Heritage: Suggested HIS XXX course listed is preferred to meet Cardinal Core requirements
** TBS XXX: To Be Selected by KCTCS Student
***TBD XXX: To Be Determined by UofL based on course selected
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements (6-8 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
TBS XXX | Additional Core Category - QR or NS | 3 | TBS XXX |
TBS XXX | Additional Core Category - QR or NS | 3 | TBS XXX |
| Subtotal: Associate in Arts Requirements | 6 |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (18-21 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast Track Test | 0-3 | CIS 100x |
FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 3 | GEN 101 |
TBS XXX | *Foreign Language I | 3 (4) | FL XXX |
TBS XXX | *Foreign Language 2 | 3 (4) | FL XXX |
COM 281 | Communication in Small Group | 3 | COMM 312 |
COM 287 | Persuasive Speaking | 3 | COMM 311 |
COM 249 | Mass Media Communication | 3 | COMM 305 |
TBD XXX | Any College Level Course, if needed from testing out of DL or Elective | 0-3 | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 18-21 |
|
TOTAL Associate Degree Hours | 60 |
*All 3-4 semesters of Foreign Language must be in same discipline. Recommended student take all at the same institution.
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (60 Hours)
UofL Course | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
COMM 303 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
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COMM 304 | Argument in Everyday Life | 3 |
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COMM 315 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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COMM 316 | Research Methods | 3 |
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COMM CUE | Select one - COMM 402, 417, 465, or 481 | 3 |
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COMM 302 or 319 | Speak Up, Speak Out or Debate (select one) | 3 |
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COMM WR Course | Select one - COMM 320, 323 or 344 | 3 |
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COMM elective | 200 level or above | 3 |
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COMM electives | 300 level or above | 6 |
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COMM electives | 400 level or above | 6 |
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TBD XXX | Humanities or Natural Science at 300 level or above | 6 |
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TBD XXX | Social Science Elective in Human Behavior* | 3 |
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TBD XXX | Natural Sciences Elective in Human Behavior, Development, Environment or Health* | 3 |
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TBD XXX | Social Sciences electives (other than COMM)* | 9 |
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TBD XXX | WR Courses at 300 level or above | 6 |
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Subtotal of UofL Courses | 61 | ||
Total Credits for Degree | 121 | ||
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*Courses from approved list or approved by an advisor
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 34 |
KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements | 6 |
KCTCS Electives | 18-21 |
UofL Major Requirements | 61 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |