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.

CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking
Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
History Credits: (6)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
Natural Sciences Credits: (8)
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (6)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

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)
University Parallel Elective: (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

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)

COMM 1020 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking
Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: (3)
COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging Credits: (3)
COMM 292P - *Communication Practicum: Newspaper Credits: (1-3) ¹
Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3))

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales Credits: (3)
OR
COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations
Credits: (3)
Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)