Degree programs
Communication Specialist Track, Professional Communication BA
Communication specialists develop and apply a wide range of communication skills spanning health communication, organizational communication, media studies, and public relations. Communication specialists are flexible and adaptive, attuned to issues of equity and diversity. They utilize their skills to serve and improve their organizations and their communities. Learn more…
Health Communication track, Professional Communication BA
The lack of health equity in the U.S. is a pressing social problem. Individuals from underrepresented groups often have worse health outcomes and receive substandard care compared with those from dominant groups. Therefore, professionals who have an expertise in health equity are needed to help improve this problem. Health Communication professionals encompass a wide variety of roles. These include hospital or healthcare communication specialists, grant-writers, advocates and health communicators in nonprofit organizations and government agencies, among others. Learn more…
Media Studies track, Professional Communication BA
The Media Studies major is designed to merge practical application of media technology and production practices with a basis for practice built on critical thinking and awareness of the latest in media theory. As a Media Studies major, you obtain broadly applicable skills and knowledge for a wide variety of communications careers. Learn more…
Organizational Communication track, Professional Communication BA
Professionals in organizational communication analyze how internal communication solutions promote organizational success. Organizational communicators are observers, auditors, interviewers, managers, and coaches who build and train teams, bridge information gaps, coordinate efforts, analyze information flow, resolve conflicts, and understand and work to improve organizational systems and cultures. Learn more…
Public Relations track, Professional Communication BA
Public relations practitioners use their sophisticated communication skills, theoretical knowledge, and analytical abilities to conduct advocacy campaigns, lobby, and develop strategic relationships. Learn more…
About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Pathways can help you earn a bachelor’s degree without losing credits or taking extra courses. Transfer Pathways are designed for you to complete a 60 credit associate’s degree at a Minnesota State college, then transfer to Metropolitan State University and complete the final 60 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Working closely with your academic advisor at both the community college and Metro State will ensure you select the correct courses in the right sequence in order to graduate in a timely manner.
About Metro State
- Is a fully accredited, comprehensive university, a member of the Minnesota State higher education system, and offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 60 programs.
- Is unique as over 87% of our students are transfer students who started their academic journey elsewhere.
- Offers evening, online and hybrid course options, as well as day classes to better fit working and caregiving adult schedules.
Once admitted, contact your Metro State academic advisor early in your program to get the most out of your education, such as completing two majors, adding a minor related to your career goals, or incorporating prerequisites required for graduate school.
Nearing completion of your associate’s degree?
We encourage you to take the next steps today in learning more about what Metropolitan State can offer you and how to enroll, Learn more or visit campus.
Metro State Curriculum
Courses and requirements in addition to eligibility criteria some programs have are found on each program’s page. A grade of C- or higher is required for major courses, including transfer coursework.
A sample plan is provided below for the remaining 60 credits of coursework required at Metro State after completion of the corresponding Transfer Pathway degree. Use your Degree Audit to review and confirm your remaining requirements at Metro State. Part-time options are also available.
Graduation/Degree requirements, course list for General Education, Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS), and Racial Issue Graduation Requirements (RIGR) are available to view on the Academic and graduation requirements page.
Notes: Recommend to select MnTC courses to satisfy two goal areas if needed
Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS) = 8 upper-division credits required
Racial Issue Graduation Requirement (RIGR)= 3 credits required
Organizational Communication track, Professional Communication BA full-time sample plan
Semester 1: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INFS 315 | Searching for Information | 4 |
| COMM 351 | Communication in Work Groups | 4 |
| COMM 352 | Organizational Communication* | 4 |
| MDST 485 | Communication with New Media | 4 |
Semester 2: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 333 | Intermediate Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| COMM 372 | Health Communication* | 4 |
| Liberal Studies Requirement | 4 | |
| General Elective | 4 |
Semester 3: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 452 | Advanced Organizational Communication | 4 |
| Professional Communication Elective | 4 | |
| Liberal Studies Requirement | 4 | |
| General Elective | 4 |
Semester 4: 12 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 472 | Advanced Health Communication | 4 |
| General Elective | 4 | |
| General Elective | 4 |
*Part-time status is welcome, and aside from two sequences—COMM 352 to COMM 452 and COMM 372 to COMM 472—course sequencing is flexible.
Note: Students must satisfy the Racial Issues Graduation Requirement when planning their schedules.
