Journalism and Mass Communication emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Journalism and Mass Communication emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Understand the role and significance of journalism in a democratic society.
- Recognize news values and apply them in editorial decision-making.
- Research and synthesize facts needed to report on news events and issues.
- Write news and feature articles, as well as online journalism.
- Apply legal and ethical principles in news judgment.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Journalism and Mass Communication emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
| MTH 105Z | Math in Society | 4 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| WR 227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities - General | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities - Global | 3 |
| Communication, Media, and Society | 3 |
| Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations | 3 |
| Scientific Inquiry and Analysis | 4 |
| Scientific Inquiry and Analysis | 4 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 35 |
COMM 218Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program requirements.
WR 227Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program requirements.
Liberal Arts Core Courses
See the degree requirements section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses.
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Program Courses
| JN 134 | Intro to Photojournalism | 3 |
| JN 201 | Media And Society | 4 |
| JN 215A | Journalism Lab | 1 |
| Taken three times | |
| JN 215B | Design & Production Lab | 2 |
| taken three times for 6 credits total | |
| JN 217 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| JN 280 | CWE Journalism | 1 TO 12 |
| WE 202 | CWE Seminar | 1 |
| Electives | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40 |
Students need to take a minimum of 2 credits of JN 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about recommended elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 90