Monroe Community College (MCC) A.S. Communication & Media Studies (Public Relations Track) → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Digital Media Arts
| MCC Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| COM 101 Intro to Mass Media | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | DMA 216 Digital Media Law | 3 |
| COM 120 Media Literacy | 3 | DMA 214 Digital Design Concepts | 3 | DMA 217 Interaction Design | 3 |
| COM 130 Media Writing | 3 | Waives ENG 112 | 3 | DMA 212 Professional Practices | 3 |
| COM 131 Principles of Journalism | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | DMA Electives | 12 |
| COM 109 Intro to Public Relations | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | DMA Senior Portfolio | 3 |
| COM 270 Media & Society | 3 | DMA 215 Digital Media Culture | 3 | ||
| COM 211 Media Practicum | 3 | DMA 201 Intro Digital Media | 3 | ||
| COM 115 Computer Generated Images | 3 | DMA 218 Motion Graphics | 3 | ||
| SPC 143 Small Group Communication | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| COM 150 Video Production I | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Major Total | 30 | 30 | 24 | ||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| ENG 101 Composition | 3 | ENG 111 | 3 | RST 101 | 3 |
| Philosophy Elective | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy | 3 |
| SPC 141 Interpersonal Communication | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Field 1 Religious Studies | 3 |
| MTH 160 Statistics | 3 | Field 7 | 3 | Field 3 Arts & Literature | 3 |
| SOC 101 Sociology | 3 | Field 5 | 3 | Field 4 History | 3 |
| ENG 250 Professional Communication | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| SPC 142 Public Speaking | 3 | Oral Communication | 3 | Ethics Attribute | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | Global Awareness | 3 | Justice Attribute | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3–4 | Field 6 | 3–4 | Diversity Attribute | 3 |
| Health & Wellness | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Core Capstone | 3 |
| Core Total | 30–31 | 30–31 | 37 | ||
| Total | 60–61 | 60* | 61 | ||
Notes
- A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
- A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
- 120 total credits are required for graduation.
Transfer pathways are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.