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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

University Parallel, A.S. - Communication Studies (TTP)


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Degree:  Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Communication Studies
Department: Communication Studies
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

For more information, visit the Communication Studies webpage or contact the division at 615-230-3200 or humanities@volstate.edu.

Communication is the study of human interaction in interpersonal, group and public settings. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or related fields.

Transfer Options
Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathways website for more information and TTP curriculum guides.

Note: There are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  Courses not listed in the area of study, but which satisfy the TTP curriculum guide requirement, may be used to meet the graduation requirement.  Students who believe they have satisfied a requirement not appearing on their degree audit should speak with their advisor.

General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)


Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)


Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)


Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)


First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)


Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)


Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)


  • Communication Electives (Choose any COMM Course) Credits: (3)
  • Natural Sciences  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
  • History   (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - COMM course preferred)  Credits: (1)

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