AA/AS in Communication and Media Studies

This academic transfer degree prepares students to move on to a bachelor's program in speech communication. It follows a field of study design, so the coursework is arranged to match what four-year institutions expect in the major. The program can be completed at many Lone Star College locations, including several campuses, centers and the online campus. Students are encouraged to meet an academic advisor early to select the correct degree plan. The college promotes a two-plus-two route in which the first half of a bachelor's degree is earned at Lone Star and credits move to a public Texas college or university. Students should compare receiving universities and submit their transfer applications on time. Because the degree is organized as a transfer pathway, it suits students who already know the subject they want to major in and prefer to complete lower-division requirements close to home before moving to a university. Planning with an advisor early helps avoid repeating courses after transfer, and the program page links to degree maps and a list of destination universities.