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HCOM Academic Advising

Humanities and Communication

Once students complete HCOM 300: Major Proseminar, they are assigned an academic advisor who will guide them through the major. Students are also recommended to consult the HCOM Academic Advisor, Nongnenj Vang, in the Center for Advising, Career & Student Success, for academic advising. Nongnenj can be reached via email, novang@csumb.edu or at his office line, (831) 582-3937.

Preparation for the major

To prepare for entry into the HCOM major, students are required to complete all General Education requirements, especially the areas of…

1A

Written Communication

1B

Critical Thinking & Composition

1C

Oral Communication

3A

Arts

3B

Humanities

4A

Social Sciences 1

4B

Social Sciences 2

6

Ethnic Studies

Transfer students entering the major should have completed equivalent General Education (lower division) courses in these areas at their former institutions.

Recommended courses for junior transfer students

If you are transferring to CSUMB from a community college or another four-year institution, be sure to follow the CSU transfer admissions criteria. Check with your college counselor or a CSUMB representative to get the specifics and a CSU admissions application. CSUMB has worked with many other colleges and universities to articulate how their courses align with those offered at CSUMB including those suggested as preparation for our HCOM major.

We recommend that you prepare for transfer to the HCOM major by taking courses in advanced composition, critical thinking, philosophy, British or American literature, U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, ethnic studies, and women's studies or as many of your general education requirements as possible. We strongly recommend a background in rhetoric and composition.

Below are the courses that are recommended that Junior transfer students enroll their first semester at CSUMB.

  • HCOM 300 (Core Major Requirement) - 2 units
  • HCOM 312 (GWAR requirement) - 3 units
  • HCOM 304, 310, or 321 (MLO 1) - 4 units
  • HCOM 343, 353, or 369 (MLO 2) - 3 units
  • Language course to fulfill Language Proficiency Requirement - 3 units
  • 15 UNITS TOTAL

Individual Learning Plan

While students can track their degree progress in CMS, they can also maintain an individual learning plan (ILP) to assist in working with their academic advisors. Students will also prepare an ILP in HCOM 300 Major Pro-seminar.