Erie Community College (SUNY Erie) A.S. Communication & Media Arts → Canisius University (CU) B.A. Communication Studies
| SUNY Erie Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| CA 120 Introduction to Rhetoric | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | COM 206 Research Methods | 3 |
| CA 140 Introduction to Mass Media | 3 | COM 205 Mass Communication & Society | 3 | COM Sequence Electives (5 courses) | 15 |
| CA 121 Communication Theory | 3 | COM 202 Communication Theory | 3 | ||
| CA 220 Introduction to Broadcasting | 3 | COM Elective or Free Elective | 3 | ||
| CS 101 Computer Literacy | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| CA 205 Interpersonal Communication | 3 | COM 204 Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ||
| CA 210 Language of Vision and Sound | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| CA 221 Writing for Media | 3 | COM 203 Writing for Public Media | 3 | ||
| TE 222 Television Production | 4 | COM 361 Intro to TV Production or Free Elective | 4 | ||
| Film Analysis Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Image Making Elective | 3 | Field 3: Arts & Literature | 3 | ||
| EN 114 Public Speaking | 3 | COM 201 Oral Communication | 3 | ||
| Major Total | 37 | 37 | 18 | ||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| EN 110 College Composition | 3 | ENG 111 Academic Writing | 3 | RST 101 Intro to Religious Studies | 3 |
| EN 111 Composition & Literature | 3 | ENG 112 Writing about Literature | 3 | PHI 101 Intro to Philosophy or Field 2 | 3 |
| Math (SUNY Gen Ed) | 3 | Field 7: Math | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy | 3 |
| History Elective | 3 | Field 4: History & Diversity | 3 | Justice Attribute | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | Field 5: Social Science | 3 | Ethics Attribute | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | Field 6: Natural Science | 3 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| Additional History Elective | 3 | Global Awareness | 3 | Core Capstone | 3 |
| Psychology Elective | 3 | PHI 101 Intro to Philosophy or Field 2 | 3 | GRIF 201 | 1 |
| General Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Electives | 21 |
| Core Total | 27 | 27 | 43 | ||
| Total | 64 | 64* | 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.
- Students receive a transfer evaluation and work with an advisor to map their pathway to 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.