Journalism, Associate in Arts

(Suggested Transfer Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

 

HIST 1301United States History I

3

OR

HIST 2327Mexican-American History I

3

 

SPCH 1315Public Speaking

3

OR

SPCH 1321Bus & Professional Communication

3

 

Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective 3 0 3

COMM 1307Introduction to Mass Communication

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1302Composition II

3

 

HIST 1302United States History II

3

OR

HIST 2328Mexican-American History II

3

 

Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective 3 0 3

(Choose One of the Following:)

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
COMM 2327Principles of Advertising

3

OR

COMM 2330Introduction to Public Relations

3

(Choose One of the Following:)

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
COMM 1336Television Production I

3

OR

COMM 2331Radio/Television Announcing

3

OR

COMM 2339Writing for Radio Television & Film

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PHIL 2306Introduction to Ethics

3

GOVT 2305Federal Govt (Constitution & Topics)

3

College-Level Mathematics Core Elective 3 0 3

COMM 2311News Gathering & Writing I

3

COMM 2305Editing & Layout

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
GOVT 2306Texas Govt (Constitution & Topics)

3

Creative Arts Core Elective 3 0 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 0 3

COMM 1316News Photography I

3

COMM 2315News Reporting

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60

Completing the following courses fulfill the field of study curriculum for Journalism: 6-9 hours from COMM 1307, COMM 2311, COMM 2327 and 3-9 hours from COMM 1316, COMM 2305, COMM 2311, COMM 2339.

Completing COMM 1336, COMM 2305 and COMM 2311 meets requirements for basic computer skills.

Students should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to attend. In consultation with a department advisor, a specific degree plan will be completed.