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Contact

Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-126
919-536-7223, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu

Communication Studies

University Transfer Options

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.

The Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate arts degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below. There are several related concentrations at each university.

  • NC Central University (NCCU) – BA in Mass Communication, Public Relations Concentration
  • NC State University (NCSU) – BA in Communication
  • UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) – BA in Communication Studies
  • UNC Greensboro (UNCG) – BA in Communication Studies

Students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.

View the printable Communication Studies Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities. 

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)