A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- A.A.
- Credential class
- ceterms:AssociateDegree
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 482565
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_482565_a7cfaf14
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Arts & Science Electives
35 items
- Online and Hybrid LearningNot resolved to a course
- Strategic PlanNot resolved to a course
- Accreditation StatementNot resolved to a course
- General InformationNot resolved to a course
- Financial AidNot resolved to a course
- Business and Community ServicesNot resolved to a course
- English as a Second Language (ESL)Not resolved to a course
- Glossary of Academic Policies, Procedures, and TermsNot resolved to a course
- Administration & FacultyNot resolved to a course
- Apply NowNot resolved to a course
- Student HandbookNot resolved to a course
- My HCC FavoritesNot resolved to a course
- Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Share this PageNot resolved to a course
- Facebook this Page (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Tweet this Page (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Print (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Help (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- College Catalog 2026-2027Not resolved to a course
- Matthew Whiton, 413.552.2494, mwhiton@hcc.eduNot resolved to a course
- PROGRAM OVERVIEWNot resolved to a course
- Goals of the program are both skills-based and analytical:Not resolved to a course
- to introduce students to a variety of perspectives from which human communication may be studiedNot resolved to a course
- to foster communication competence in a variety of personal and professional contextsNot resolved to a course
- to stimulate cultural awareness by fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of intercultural differencesNot resolved to a course
- to develop an understanding of media institutions, media history, and the effects of media on society and individualsNot resolved to a course
- to communicate ideas effectively using a variety of digital mediaNot resolved to a course
- Digital content creationNot resolved to a course
- Public relationsNot resolved to a course
- Social MediaNot resolved to a course
- PROGRAM OUTCOMESNot resolved to a course
- Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:Not resolved to a course
- demonstrate competent communication skills in various contextsNot resolved to a course
- demonstrate analytical, critical and creative uses of communicationNot resolved to a course
- explore ethical and equity based connections between communication, identity, and cultureNot resolved to a course
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35-36 CREDITS
2 items
- As published: “ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3”3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS
3 items
- As published: “COM 121(C) - Introduction to Communication Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “COM 131(C) - Mass Communication Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “COM 150(C) - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3”3
PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 12 CREDITS
14 items
- As published: “COM 109(C) - Introduction to Digital Media Credit(s): 3”
- As published: “COM 110 - Fundamentals of Video Credit(s): 3”
- As published: “COM 113 - Journalism I Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “COM 117(C) - Interactive Digital Storytelling Credit(s): 3”
- As published: “COM 126(C) - History and Criticism of Film Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “COM 127(C) - Podcasting Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “COM 141 - Practicum in Communication, Media, or Theater Arts Credit(s): 1-3 1”1
- As published: “COM 142 - Practicum in Journalism Credit(s): 1-3 1”1
- As published: “COM 205(C) - Gender and Communication Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “COM 211(C) - Advanced Video Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “COM 214(C) - Social Media: More Than Just Friends Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “COM 235(C) - Topics in Communication, Media, and Theater Arts Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “THE 110(C) - Fundamentals of Acting Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “THE 218 - Voice and Diction Credit(s): 3”3
SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: 4 CREDITS
17 items
- Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement; any course listed in the catalog is acceptableNot resolved to a course60
- Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Share this PageNot resolved to a course
- Facebook this Page (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Tweet this Page (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Print (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Help (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Holyoke Community CollegeNot resolved to a course
- 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040Not resolved to a course
- © Holyoke Community College 2018Not resolved to a course
- Contact UsNot resolved to a course
- SSTA - Payroll Self ServiceNot resolved to a course
- Emergency AlertsNot resolved to a course
- Affirmative ActionNot resolved to a course
- Original textNot resolved to a course
- Rate this translationNot resolved to a course
- Your feedback will be used to help improve Google TranslateNot resolved to a course
Source. DeVry University-North Carolina, catalog Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.hcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=1485. Captured page pages/0031.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.