Courses & Requirements
The associate in arts degree option in Journalism/Communication will provide students with the opportunity to learn what it’s like to work in the communications field. The option provides basic courses and practical experience which prepares students for a career in print or broadcast journalism, including jobs with newspapers, magazines, publishing, television or radio. Graduating students are also prepared to transfer to four-year journalism and communication majors. A minimum of 62 credit hours are required for graduation.
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| COM101 TV Production | 3 | |
| COM115 Intro to Mass Communication | 3 | |
| ENG101 English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 English Composition II | 3 | Prerequisite |
| GOV101 American Government & Politics | 3 | |
| JRN101 Journalism I | 3 | |
| JRN102 Journalism II | 3 | Prerequisite |
| PSY101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
AND Choose One of the Concentrations Below:
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| COM113 Principles of Public Relations | 3 | |
| Choose from two of the following: COM102, COM103, COM111, COM112, JRN201, COP |
6 |
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| JRN201 Copy Editing | 3 | |
| Choose from two of the following: COM102, COM103, COM111, COM112, COM113, COP |
6 |
AND Complete All Electives:
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | ANT101 or SOC101 |
| Fine & Performing Arts / Foreign Language / Philosophy & Religion Elective | 3 | |
| History & Government Elective | 3 | |
| Literature Electives | 6 | |
| Math Electives | 6/8 | MAT111 or higher |
| Science Electives | 8 | Must be lab sciences |
