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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication: Journalism - A.A.


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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 Art 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.

CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)


 

 

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)


Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)


Footnote


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

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)


First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)


Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)


Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)


  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
  • Foreign Language (One Year Sequence in Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
  • History   (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Natural Sciences  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)

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