EARN YOUR A.A. DEGREE AT SPC - Finish your Mass Communications Degree at USF Tampa

This A.A. transfer plan is for students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications at the University of South Florida Tampa. Students who complete these requirements graduate from SPC with an Associate in Arts Degree and meet the state-mandated pre-requisites of their four-year major.

A degree in Mass Communications can prepare you for a variety of careers in public relations, advertising, media, customer service, insurance, real estate, human resources, corporate communications or management.

USF Tampa - Mass Communications Transfer Plan

FTCOMM-TR
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Summary

This Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following a transfer plan (FTCOMM-TR) will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into USF Tampa Mass Communications-Digital Communication & Multimedia Journalism baccalaureate program within the State of Florida (CIP Code 9.0102). Students should always consult with the desired institution to determine if the anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements), and see if additional requirements exist (e.g., minimum GPA).

Academic Pathway

Academic Pathways

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
VIEW THE RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PATHWAY

Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Leadership Information

Dr. Joseph Leopold
Dean, Communications
leopold.joseph@spcollege.edu

Florida CIP Code

1192401010 - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

Federal CIP Code

24.0101 - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.

FUSE – Transfer to USF

FUSE transfer plans

FUSE is a program that guarantees your admission to specific University of South Florida System institution bachelor's programs after you earn your associate degree from St. Petersburg College. Save time and money by starting at SPC and transferring to USF.