TCC Associate in Arts - Communication-Communication Arts & Technologies to UCO Bachelor of Arts-Communication-Interpersonal Communication

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Tulsa Community College (TCC), 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 TCC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Assocaite in Arts (A.A.) - Communication-Communication Arts & Technologies

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

Tulsa Community College General Education

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. The associate degree included in this agreement meets the UCO University Core requirements.

UCO Major Requirements Taken at TCC

TCC major courses that will apply to the UCO major are indicated below in the UCO Major Requirements section. The UCO course is followed by the TCC equivalent or substituted course.

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

See TCC 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.) - Communication - Interpersonal Communication

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: 48-56 hours

Communication - Interpersonal Communication

Required Courses: 33 hours

MCOM 2053 Introduction to Human Communication (TCC MCOM 1013 may be taken.)
MCOM 2623 Communication Theory (TCC course COMM 2503)
MCOM 3073 Relational Communication (TCC course COMM 2103 may be taken.)
MCOM 3083 Intercultural Communication (TCC course COMM 2053 may be taken.)
MCOM 3113 Nonverbal Communication
MCOM 3373 Group and Team Communication (TCC course COMM 2243) OR MCOM 3393 Leading Groups and Building Teams in Organizations (TCC course COMM 2093)
MCOM 3413 Conflict and Communication OR MCOM 3633 Conflict & Negotiation in Organizations OR MCOM 4823 Mediation
MCOM 3573 Intergenerational Communication
MCOM 4173 Interpersonal Communication Research
MCOM 4233 Family Communication
MCOM 4453 Interpersonal Communication Capstone

Interpersonal Communication Elective Courses: 9 hours selected from the following courses:

MCOM 2073 Introduction to Media Studies
MCOM 3093 Presentation Techniques
MCOM 3173 Women’s Rhetoric
MCOM 3233 Gender, Race, Class and Media
MCOM 3323 Mass Media Effects on Society
MCOM 3423 Communication and Gender
MCOM 3453 Couples Communication
MCOM 3483 The Dark Side of Relationships
MCOM 3533 Women and Leadership
MCOM 3833 Masculinity in the Media
MCOM 4623 LGBTQ+ Rep in Film and Media
MCOM 4673 Sibling Communication

Additional Elective Courses: 6 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 (TCC course MCOM 1123 may be taken.)
MCOM 1133 Media Writing (TCC course MCOM 1113 may be taken.)
MCOM 2063 Introduction to Brand Communications/Advertising
MCOM 2153 Introduction to Organizational Communication
MCOM 2193 Principles of Public Relations (TCC course MCOM 2183 may be taken.)

Modern Language Requirement: 0-8 hours

All students completing a B.A. in Communication - Interpersonal Communication 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.

Electives

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

Minimum Grade Requirements

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

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.

Agreement Last Updated: 2024-2025