Professional Communication, A.A.
At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can complete your degree on time and on budget. In addition to a wide range of academic and
student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Associate’s degree in two years.
Together, we can help you finish on time and turn your degree into a great career.
Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.
If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.
Academic Department: Professional Communication and Journalism
First Year Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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UNIV 101 | University Experience | 2 credits |
ENG 101 | College Composition I* | 3 credits |
ART 120 | Design Foundations I | 3 credits |
PCJ Elective | Select 6 Courses from: ART 231, 235, 251, BUS 240, 260, PCJ 216, 316, 319, PSY 200 | 3 credits |
PCJ Elective | Select 6 Courses from: ART 231, 235, 251, BUS 240, 260, PCJ 216, 316, 319, PSY 200 | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course (Liberal Arts elective recommended) | 3 credits |
First Year Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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ART 108 | Intro to Graphic Design | 3 credits |
PCJ 180 | Intro to Professional Communication & Journalism | 3 credits |
PCJ Elective | Select 6 Courses from: ART 231, 235, 251, BUS 240, 260, PCJ 216, 316, 319, PSY 200 | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course (Liberal Arts elective recommended) | 3 credits |
PCJ 215 | Business Communication | 3 credits |
Second Year Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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PCJ 315 | Professional Communication* | 3 credits |
PCJ Elective | Select 6 Courses from: ART 231, 235, 251, BUS 240, 260, PCJ 216, 316, 319, PSY 200 | 3 credits |
PCJ Elective | Select 6 Courses from: ART 231, 235, 251, BUS 240, 260, PCJ 216, 316, 319, PSY 200 | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course (Social Science elective recommended) | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course (Math/Science elective recommended) | 3 credits |
Second Year Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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GEL | General Elective Course | 3 credits |
PCJ 318 | Writing for Evolving Media* | 3 credits |
PCJ Elective | Select 6 Courses from: ART 231, 235, 251, BUS 240, 260, PCJ 216, 316, 319, PSY 200 | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course (Math/Science elective recommended) | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course (Social Science elective recommended) | 3 credits |
PCJ 493 | Communication Capstone | 1 credit |
Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 63 credits
* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements
** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component
*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations