Mass Communication
Associate in Arts
Note: Courses listed on degree plan are suggested. Students should consult with their advisor concerning their unique transfer decisions.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Degree Credits | 63 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| ART 110 | Introduction to the Visual Arts | 3 |
| HIST 103 | United States to 1877 | 3 |
| PHIL 210 | Ethics | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| POLS 115 | American Government | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Written Communications | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Oral Communications | ||
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Math, Science & Technology | ||
| MATH 110 | Math in Society | 3 |
| BIOL 111 | Concepts of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 111L | Concepts of Biology Lab | 1 |
| Select from the following recommended courses: | 3 | |
| (Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.) | ||
| Introduction to Computers 1 | ||
| Principles of Information Security 1 | ||
| Enrichment | ||
| Enrichment Course Matrix - may be fulfilled with applicable Arts & Humanities course | 2 | |
| Diversity | ||
| General Education Matrix - may be fulfilled with applicable Arts & Humanities course or Social & Behavioral Sciences course | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Literacy Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Computers 1 | ||
| Principles of Information Security 1 | ||
BSC Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Communication Courses | ||
| Select 24 credits from the following courses: | 24 | |
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Introduction to Broadcasting (as available) | ||
| Introduction to Media Writing | ||
| Interpretive and Opinion Writing | ||
| Digital Communication Fundamentals | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Public Relations Principles (as available) | ||
| Voice and Diction (as available) | ||
| Social Media Foundations (as available) | ||
| Introduction to Audio Production | ||
| Media Ethics | ||
| Introduction to News Photography | ||
| Advanced News Photography | ||
| Reporting and Feature Writing | ||
| Basic Video Production | ||
| Advanced Video Production | ||
| Reporting and Editing: Mystician | ||
| Video Lab: MystiCast | ||
| Radio Lab: The MYX | ||
| Cooperative Education/Internship | ||
| English Usage and Grammar | ||
| Literary Publications | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |