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Do you have questions about the 3+1 Program?
Current Students Contact
Rowan Relations Office
3plus1@rcbc.edu
Prospective Students Contact
Office of Outreach and Admissions
admissions@rcbc.edu
(856) 222-9311, ext. 1199
Earn an Associate of Art in Communication Arts or Associate of Science in Fashion Media & Merchandising and a Bachelor of Art in Applied Professional Communication with the 3+1 Communications major.
Develop your technical and digital skills, as well as communication skills for many careers related to media, sales, marketing, public relations, human resources, project management and corporate communications.
Applied Professional Communication 3+1 Major Map
Please note this major map guide is not a substitute for academic advisement. Interested students can register for this program at any time by logging into BaronOne and then accessing the application in Self-Service.
*This program requires in-person courses.
Already accepted into 3+1?
If you've been accepted into the program as a junior, be sure to review the checklist and complete your contract.
This pathway leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Professional Communication from Rowan University.
3+1 students must earn at least one associate degree before transitioning into senior year. We recommend an associate degree in Communication Arts (AA.COM) or Fashion Media & Merchandising (AS.FMM). Students must use courses from the associate degree to satisfy the requirements listed below. This is a sample schedule. Please see your personalized plan in AVISO, if you have already signed up for 3+1.
Sample Schedule for 3+1 Applied Professional Communication
RCBC Courses: total of 90 credits
Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Semester 2 (16 credits)
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Semester 3 (15 credits)
| Semester 4 (15 credits)
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Semester 5 (15 credits)
| Semester 6 (14 credits)
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Notes: Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements. Electives are any RCBC course; email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for questions about electives. If you complete all recommended and required courses, earn an AA.COM degree after semester 4.
COM 301 is a fall only course; must be signed up for 3+1 to register for this course. GDD 317 and COM 212 are spring only courses. GDD 317 is in-person only *COM 200, COM 212, COM 301 and GDD 317 must be C or higher.
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Rowan University Courses: 30 credits
Courses are taken in a hybrid format (online and in Mount Laurel). This is not a fully online program.
Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Semester 2 (15 credits)
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Notes: Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule. All program courses in the senior year must be C- or higher. Must take a minimum of 30 credits with Rowan University. Total credits required for BA is 120 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits. | |
Sample Schedule for 3+1 Applied Professional Communication
RCBC Courses: total of 90 credits
Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Semester 2 (16 credits)
|
Semester 3 (16 credits)
| Semester 4 (13 credits)
|
Semester 5 (15 credits)
| Semester 6 (14 credits)
|
Notes: Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements. Electives are any RCBC course; email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for questions about electives. If you complete all recommended and required courses, earn an AA.FMM degree after semester 4.
COM 301 is a fall only course; must be signed up for 3+1 to register for this course. GDD 317 and COM 212 are spring only courses. GDD 317 is in-person only *COM 200, COM 212, COM 301 and GDD 317 must be C or higher. | |
Rowan University Courses: 30 credits
Courses are taken in a hybrid format (online and in Mount Laurel). This is not a fully online program.
Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Semester 2 (15 credits)
|
Notes: Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule. All program courses in the senior year must be C- or higher. Must take a minimum of 30 credits with Rowan University. Total credits required for BA is 120 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits. | |