Communication: Journalism - A.S.

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For more information on this program, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

The Department of Communication offers several degree programs. Communication is the study of human interaction in interpersonal, group and public settings. The Associate of Science in Journalism is a two-year program for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related fields. Below are a few examples of possible careers for those with a degree in Journalism and the associated salary information.

Transfer Options:
The University Parallel Degree program is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree. Contact your advisor for additional information.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at http://www.volstate.edu/Testing/Services.php.

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 General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

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

ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging Credits: (3)
COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales Credits: (3)
OR COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: (3)
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)
¹Three (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)

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.

Career	Beginning Salary with Bachelor Degree	Experienced Salary with Bachelor Degree
Editor	$31,220	$45,840
Event Coordinator	$19,220	$40,350
Journalist	$18,340	$26,760

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.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

COMM 1020 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: (3)
ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)

ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging Credits: (3)
COMM 292P - *Communication Practicum: Newspaper Credits: (1-3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

Elective (Any University Parallel Course) Credits: (1)
History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)

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