Communication: Journalism - A.S.

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

• History   Credits: (6)
• Humanities and/or Fine Arts   (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
• Natural Sciences   Credits: (8)
• Social/Behavioral Sciences   Credits: (6)

• ENGL 1010 - ♦English Composition I Credits: (3)
• ENGL 1020 - ♦English Composition II Credits: (3)
• MATH 1010 - ♦Math for Liberal Arts Credits: (3) or higher

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• SPCH 103 - ♦Public Speaking Credits: (3)
• OR  SPCH 1010 - ♦Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: (3)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

• Elective (Any University Parallel Course) Credits: (1)

• ARTP 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging Credits: (3)

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• COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales Credits: (3)
• OR  COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: (3)

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• COMM 292P - *Communication Practicum: Newspaper Credits: (1-3) ¹
• COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
• COMM 1020 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
• COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: (3)

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  ¹ Three (3) total credits of COMM 292P must be completed for degree requirement, however these credits may be spread over multiple semesters.

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Computer Literacy Requirement

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Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements.  Salaries are not guaranteed. 

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

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