OCCC Associate in Art - Public Relations-Journalism and Broadcasting/Public Relations to UCO Bachelor of Art - Strategic Communications-Strategic Communications

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), participates in articulated transfer agreements to assist students in transferring smoothly from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree. These agreements express a shared commitment to student access and success in higher education.

This document specifies courses to be taken at OCCC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Associate in Art (A.A.) - Public Relations-Journalism and Broadcasting/Public Relations

Students should refer to the associate degree requirements and an academic advisor for associate degree details to ensure a successful transition to UCO.

Oklahoma City Community College General Education

This section is an outline of the general education pattern at OCCC common to all majors. Some general education areas may vary by major. In those areas, consult an academic advisor or refer to the OCCC catalog or requirement sheet. An Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Art (A.A.) degree from an accredited Oklahoma institution that includes the OSRHE minimum requirements will satisfy the UCO University Core.

English Composition

ENGL 1113 English Composition I (UCO course ENG 1113)
ENGL 1213 English Composition II (UCO course ENG 1213)

American History

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 (UCO course HIST 1483)
OR
HIST 1493 U.S. History 1877 to Present (UCO course HIST 1493)

US Government

POLSC 1113 American Federal Government (UCO course POL 1113)

Science

One course must be a laboratory science. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Humanities

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Mathematics

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Additional Requirements

Students will need at least one 3-hour course from the following disciplines: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Fine Arts (Art, Music, and Theatre), or Modern Languages. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

General Education Electives

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

UCO Major Requirements Taken At OCCC

The courses listed in this section are required at OCCC for this major and will also meet UCO major requirements. The OCCC course is followed by the UCO equivalent or substituted course.

JB 2413 Principles of Public Relations (UCO course MCOM 2193)

Additional Coursework for the A.A. or A.S.

See OCCC catalog and academic advisor for additional associate degree requirements.

Credited courses completed as part of the A.A. or A.S. that do not meet a specific UCO degree requirement transfer to UCO as electives and may count toward the 124-hour minimum. Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how elective courses apply toward the bachelor’s degree. Information for individual courses can be found on the UCO website under the UCO Transfer Equivalency Database.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Strategic Communications-Strategic Communications

Degrees from UCO have requirements applicable to all degrees and requirements specific to the program/major.

Degree Requirement Minimums for All Programs/Majors

Students must meet all bachelor’s degree requirements at UCO to include minimums of:

40 hours of upper division coursework
30 hours in residence at UCO
15 of the last 30 hours must be taken in residence at UCO
60 hours from baccalaureate granting institutions
124 total hours

UCO Major Requirements

This section details the course requirements for this major at UCO. The UCO course is followed by the community college equivalent or substituted course. Some courses may be taken at the community college but may or may not apply to the associate major or degree. Consult with an academic advisor for that information.

Major Requirements: 51-59 hours

Strategic Communications - Strategic Communications

Required Courses: 42 hours

MCOM 1173 Strategic Communications Writing
MCOM 2033 Media Production
MCOM 2063 Introduction to Brand Communications/Advertising
MCOM 2153 Introduction to Organizational Communication
MCOM 2193 Principles of Public Relations (OCCC course JB 2413)
MCOM 3103 Strategic Communications Case Studies
MCOM 3163 Public Information Methods
MCOM 3333 Specialized Publications
MCOM 3493 Media Research
MCOM 3653 Digital and Social Communications
MCOM 3893 Strategic Communications Planning
MCOM 4423 Media Ethics
MCOM 4563 Media Law
MCOM4883 Strategic Communications Campaigns

Elective Courses: 9 hours selected from the following:

MCOM 3093 Presentation Techniques
MCOM 3283 Advertising Design
MCOM 3313 History of Journalism
MCOM 3393 Leading Groups and Building Teams in Organizations
MCOM 3443 Media Mix Analysis
MCOM 3553 Crisis Principles & Cases
MCOM 3563 Organizational Innovation
MCOM 3633 Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations
MCOM 3853 Crisis Communications Writing
MCOM 4013 Corporate Training and Consulting
MCOM 4053 Crisis & Media Relations
MCOM 4063 Feature Writing
MCOM 4113 Organizational Communication Capstone
MCOM 4353 Crisis Planning & Campaigns
MCOM 4403 Interviewing and Career Management Strategies
MCOM 4433 Victims and the Media
MCOM 4533 Health Communication and Promotion
MCOM 4950 Internship in Mass Communication (1-4 hours)
Any MCOM Course

Frequently, students attempt to take upper division courses in other Mass Communication majors but lack the prerequisite gateway course. The following are “gateway” courses which may be taken as electives:

MCOM 1123 Basic Photography
MCOM 2053 Introduction to Human Communication
MCOM 2073 Introduction to Media Studies

Modern Language Requirement: 0-8 hours

All students completing a B.A. in Strategic Communications shall complete the first two semesters of a second language. Students may alternatively fulfill the language requirement by proof of academic work in the second language (CLEP test through LANG 1224), four years of high school language courses, or transfer work from another institution.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in all college course work and course work at UCO: 2.00
Average in major courses: 2.50

Electives

All UCO degrees require a minimum of 124 credit hours. Electives may be needed to bring total credit hours to 124.

Transfer Policies

Transfer policies are available in the Introduction for Program-to-Program Agreements. This agreement does not include all possible variations for transfer with these programs/majors. The Academic Advisors along with the information in the official catalogs at both institutions are critical to the understanding of the specifics of degree completion.

Disclaimer

The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Central Oklahoma. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.