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This pathway leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Professional Communication from Rowan University.

3+1 students are required to earn at least one associate degree prior to transitioning into senior year. Communication Arts (AA.COM) or Fashion Media & Merchandising (AS.FMM) is the recommended associate degree. Courses from the associate degree should be used to satisfy requirements listed below. This is a sample schedule. Please see your personalized plan in AVISO, if you have already signed up for 3+1.

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RCBC Courses: total of 90 credits

Semester 1 (15 credits)

  • ENG 101 College Composition I
  • Social Science (PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology for AS.FMM)
  • Math: MTH-107 or higher
  • Elective (FAD 135 Introduction to Textiles for AS.FMM)
  • Elective (FAD 131 Fashion Research Methods for AS.FMM)

Semester 2 (16 credits)

  • ENG 102 College Composition II
  • History
  • Elective (FAD 172 Fashion in Social Media for AS.FMM)
  • Elective (FAD 155 Fashion Merchandising for AS.FMM)
  • Natural Science and Lab (BIO 120/121 recommended)

Semester 3 (16 credits)

  • Social Science (ECO 203 for AS.FMM)
  • Diversity (ANT 102, GLS 101, POL 103, SOC 209 or REL 205 recommended)
  • Arts/Humanities (PHI 101 for AS.FMM)
  • Elective (FAD 162 Photo Shop Technology for Fashion for AS.FMM)
  • Elective- 4 credits

Semester 4 (13 credits)

  • Elective (FAD 160 Fashion Technology for AS.FMM)
  • Elective (BUA 220 Principles of Marketing for AS.FMM)
  • Elective (FAD 144 History of Fashion Design for AS.FMM)
  • Natural Science with lab (PSC 105/106 recommended)

Semester 5 (15 credits)

  • Global Literacy or Elective (recommend ANT 102, GLS 101, HIS 106 or SOC 205; see Rowan Relations for full list)
  • *COM 301 Writing Research and Technology
  • SPE 102 Public Speaking
  • Elective
  • Elective

Semester 6 (14 credits)

  • Literature (PHI 205 or any RCBC LIT except LIT 215 and LIT 218
  • *GDD 317 Publication Layout and Design
  • *COM 212 Introduction to Digital and Emerging Media
  • *COM 200 Business and Professional Communication
  • Elective

Notes:

Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements.

Electives are any RCBC course; email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for questions about electives.

If you complete all recommended and required courses, earn an AA.FMM degree after semester 4.

 

COM 301 is a fall only course; must be signed up for 3+1 to register for this course.

GDD 317 and COM 212 are spring only courses. GDD 317 is in-person only

*COM 200, COM 212, COM 301 and GDD 317 must be C or higher.

 

Rowan University Courses: 30 credits
Courses are taken in a hybrid format (online and in Mount Laurel). This is not a fully online program.

Semester 1 (15 credits)

  • WA 01.322 Writing for the Workplace OR WA 01.302 Intro. to Technical Writing (WI)
  • CMS 04.315 Participatory Media
  • PR 05.350 Strategic Communication Overview
  • WA 01.406 Professional Practices and Partnerships I
  • Free Elective or Core Literacy

Semester 2 (15 credits)

  • RTF 03.394 New Media Production
  • JRN 02.319 Media Ethics
  • CMS 04.318 Leadership Communication
  • ADV 04.360 Integrated Marketing Communications
  • WA 01.404 Professional Practices and Partnerships Practicum 2

Notes:

Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule.

All program courses in the senior year must be C- or higher.

Must take a minimum of 30 credits with Rowan University.

Total credits required for BA is 120 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits.