Communication Studies Transfer Pathway

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Communications is a dynamic, changing career area and one where you need to be both well-versed in the theory of communication arts and also possess a well-developed ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences. Whether you have aspirations to work in traditional areas of communication or lean more toward digital and media based media, a Minnesota State Communication Studies Transfer Pathway allows you to take the first two years of your communication studies bachelor's degree at South Central College and then transfer to a Minnesota State university as a junior to complete the degree.

Campuses: Faribault and North Mankato

Program Start Dates: Fall and Spring Semesters

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Awards / Degrees

Communication Studies Transfer Pathway AA degree

Transfer Options

The Communication Studies Transfer Pathway associate of arts degree offers you a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an associate of arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to a designated bachelor’s degree program at Minnesota State universities.

The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to a Minnesota State university will enter with junior-year status. All courses in the Communication Studies Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field:

Bemidji State University - BA Communication Studies
Metropolitan State University – BA Professional Communication
Minnesota State University, Mankato – BS Communication Studies
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - BA Communication Studies
Southwest Minnesota State University – BA Communication Studies, BA Communication Studies (Public Relations Emphasis)
St. Cloud State University – BA Communication Studies, BS Communication Studies Interdepartmental, BA Communication Studies Supplementary
Winona State University – BA Communication Studies (General, Leadership and Advocacy, Organizational)

Faculty Spotlight - Communication Studies Transfer Pathway

Dave Edwards

Education:B.A., Kent State University; B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Indiana State University

Faribault Phone:(507) 332-5830

Faribault Office:C-113

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Tracy Murphy

Education:A.A., Itasca Community College;B.A., St. Cloud State University; M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato

North Mankato Phone:(507) 389-7322

North Mankato Office:D125