Degree Guides & Documents

B.A. Degree in Communications (COMUC_BA)

• Degree Requirements for Communications – All the courses you need for your BA degree.
• Suggested Academic Plan – This is a guide to help you plan and schedule your courses over a 4-year period.
• Communications Course Rotation – Find out when specific courses will be offered in upcoming semesters.
• Digital Learning Cooperative – Find shared courses offered by other Penn State campuses.

Minor in Communication Arts and Mass Media (CASCM_UMNR)

• Requirements for the Communication Arts and Mass Media Minor – This minor is available to any Greater Allegheny student who is not majoring in Communications.

Students on the 2+2 Plan

• Information for Students on the ‘2+2 Plan’ – Resources for students transferring from Greater Allegheny to another Penn State campus after their 4th semester.

Transferring To and From Greater Allegheny

• Information for Incoming Transfer Students – Resources for students transferring to PSUGA.

More About Majors & Minors

• Pursuing a Minor – For Communications majors interested in earning a minor in another academic discipline.
• Concurrent Majors Program – For students interested in earning a dual major at Penn State.
• Major, Minor, and Certificate Program Codes – This is a handy guide for understanding the codes & abbreviations used in the course catalog and in students’ degree audits.

Internships and Career Planning

• Communications Internships – Learn about the internship process and access links to both local and national internship listings.
• Penn State Virtual Career Guide
• Careers in Communications – Learn more about what you can do with a Communications degree.
• Applying to Graduate School – Important questions and answers to consider if you’re thinking about applying to graduate school.
• Request for Letter of Recommendation – Students who are requesting letters from faculty or staff related to an employment opportunity may need to submit the linked form, which authorizes the release of a recommendation or evaluation per a student’s request in greater detail, thus enabling a potential employer or future institution a deeper look into the qualifications of the student who is being recommended. Questions about this process should be directed to our campus Registrar.