Communication, B.A. (STLCC 2+SLU)

This program plan is part of the formal 2+SLU transfer agreement between St. Louis Community College and Saint Louis University.

Students in this program will satisfy the degree requirements published in the 2020-2021 academic catalog at St. Louis Community College and the 2021-2022 academic catalog at SLU. Students must complete all courses and transfer to SLU on or before the spring 2026 semester.

Students who plan to transfer to SLU after spring 2026 should contact a transfer admission counselor to explore options.

Students who have been following a program plan from a previous year's academic catalog can reference their older program plan version at https://catalog.slu.edu/previous-catalogs/

For additional information see the catalog entry for:

Communication, B.A.

  • Students must complete all the courses outlined on the Program Plan unless an exception is approved by SLU.
  • Students must complete an application for admission.
  • Students may be subject to admission review under circumstances outlined in the Admission Policies.
  • Students must present a 2.50 cumulative GPA at the time of transfer to SLU.
 

Program Plans provide a guided pathway for students to earn an associate's degree at their home institution and a bachelor's degree at Saint Louis University. Students may change the sequence in which they complete courses at their home institution. Students who complete a course that is not part of this Program Plan are encouraged to contact SLU to see if the course could be substituted.

St. Louis Community College Courses

Transfer Course Transfer Course Title Transfer Course Credits Equivalent SLU Course Equivalent SLU Credits
Year One
Fall
COM 107 Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110) 3 CMM 1200 3
ENG 101 College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) 3 ENGL 1500 3
HST 115 or HST 128 Ancient and Medieval History to 1500 (MOTR WCIV 101) or Western Civilization from 1500 to the Present (MOTR WCIV 102) 3 HIST 1110 or HIST 1120 3
MTH 160 or higher Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) or higher (except MTH 180) 4 MATH 1200 4
Natural Science with lab (MOTR course) 4 Natural Sciences Requirement 4
Credits 17 17
Spring
ENG 102 College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) 3 ENGL 1900 3
MCM 101 Introduction to Mass Communications (MOTR SBSC 100) 3 CMM 2400 3
Elective 3 General Elective 3
Natural Science (lab optional)(MOTR course) 3 General Elective 3
Elective 3 General Elective 3
Credits 15 15
Year Two
Fall
MCM 110 Journalism I: Writing and Reporting 3 CMM 2100 3
PHL 104 Ethics (MOTR PHIL 102) 3 PHIL 2050 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (MOTR Course) (Recommended: ANT 101, ANT 102, or PSC 201) 3 General Elective 3
Literature Course (See list below) ^ 3 Literature Requirement 3
Foreign Language I * 4 Foreign Language Requirement 4
Credits 16 16
Spring
PHL 103 World Religions (MOTR RELG 100) 3 THEO 2710 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences - Civics Course (Choose any) 3 General Electives 3
MCM 130 Film Appreciation (MOTR FILM 100) ** 3 CMM 1400 3
Foreign Language II 4 Foreign Language Requirement 4
Credits 13 13
St. Louis Community College Total Credits 61 61
*

SLU requires Foreign language proficiency at the elementary level 102 for the BA and elementary level 101 for the BS.

**

MCM 130 is recommended. Students may also choose from COM 110, COM 111, COM 114, COM 120, COM 200, MCM 102, MCM 112, MCM 120, MCM 121, MCM 122, MCM 123, MCM 124, MCM 125, MCM 130, MCM 132, MCM 140, MCM 141, MCM 201

^

Choose from ENG 110, ENG 114, ENG 204, ENG 205, ENG 211, ENG 216, ENG 217, ENG 224, ENG 225, ENG 231, ENG 233

Note: Students must complete an AA at STLCC to be part of the official 2+SLU program. Students using this program plan as a general guide to transfer to SLU may have to complete additional courses at SLU.

Saint Louis University Courses

Plan of Study Grid
Year Three
FallCredits
CMM 1000 Human Communication and Culture 3
CMM 2500 Media Lab 1
CMM 2800 Communication Research 3
CORE 1600 Ultimate Questions: Theology 3
General Elective or Fine Art Requirment 3
General Elective 3
 Credits16
Spring
CORE 1700 Ultimate Questions: Philosophy 3
Major Concentration Requirements 6
General Electives 6
 Credits15
Year Four
Fall
General Electives 6
THEO 3XXXTheology Requirement 3
Major Concentration Requirements 6
 Credits15
Spring
Major Concentration Requirements 6
General Electives 6
PHIL 3XXXPhilosophy Requirement 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits61
 

Note: Students must choose one of the following major concentrations: Communication Studies, Integrated Strategic Communication or Journalism and Media Studies.

For additional questions please contact:

Transfer Admission
314-977-2500
transfer@slu.edu