Associate in Arts Degree
Description
This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution and major in journalism. Four specialty courses provide a solid background in journalism-related content. Students in the program will gain invaluable experience in areas of a career in journalism.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BS degree;
Madonna University, BA degree.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the
Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- English & College Readiness
- Advisors
- David Waskin
Requirements
(Items marked with an icon
are available online.)
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 130 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| JRN 111 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 101 | or | Fundamentals of Speaking | |
| ENG 226 | Composition II | 3 | |
| JRN 210 | Introduction to Copy Editing * | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab | 3 | |
| Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits | 4 | ||
| Total | 13 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRN 217 | Introduction to Feature Writing * | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective(s) 1 ENG 107 or Any 100-level or above course from COM, GDT, PHO, PLS, VID or WEB | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRN 220 | Introduction to Digital Journalism * | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective(s) 2 ENG 107 or Any 100-level or above course from COM, GDT, PHO, PLS, VID or WEB | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*JRN 217 is offered in Fall only; JRN 210 and JRN 220 are offered in Winter only.