Mass Communication

Associate in Arts

Note: Courses listed on degree plan are suggested. Students should consult with their advisor concerning their unique transfer decisions.

Total Degree Credits61-65
General Education Courses
Arts & Humanities
HIST and/or SPAN* courses are recommended
General Education Matrix (Arts & Humanities) 3-4
General Education Matrix (Arts & Humanities) 3-4
General Education Matrix (Arts & Humanities) 3-4
Written Communications
ENGL 110College Composition I3
ENGL 120College Composition II (Recommended)3
or ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing
Oral Communications
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Math, Science & Technology
MATH 103College Algebra (or higher, except MATH 137)3-4
General Education Matrix (Science with Lab)4
General Education Matrix (Math, Science & Technology)3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
SOC* and/or POLS courses are recommended
General Education Matrix (Social & Behavioral Sciences)3
General Education Matrix (Social & Behavioral Sciences)3
General Education Matrix (Social & Behavioral Sciences)3
Enrichment
Enrichment Course Matrix - may be fulfilled with most COMM courses below
Diversity *
General Education Matrix - may be fulfilled with applicable Arts & Humanities course or Social & Behavioral Sciences course
Total Credits37-41
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 Communications
Public Relations Principles (as available)
Voice and Diction (as available)
Social Media, Writing & Design (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 Credits24

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