Nov 22, 2024

2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook

2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mass Communication - Broadcasting

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Mass Communication courses seek to enable students to think critically and communicate effectively thereby preparing them for careers in the fields of broadcasting, journalism and mass communication.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Arts

Emphasis: Broadcasting

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

³This A.A. degree requires proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to 6 hours of intermediate college-level work, which can be applied toward B.A. degree requirements at a senior institution.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency Exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

COMM 1010♦ - Introduction to Mass Communication (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
SOCI 1010♦ - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)
1 General Elective² (1 hr.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

COMM 2600♦ - Survey of Broadcasting (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1020♦ - Composition II (3 hrs.)
MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics (3 hrs.)
or
MATH 1630♦ - Finite Mathematics (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Humanities Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

COMM 2030♦ - Reporting (3 hrs.)
ENGL 2410♦ - Western World Literature I (3 hrs.)
HIST 1110♦ - Survey of World Civilization I (3 hrs.)
or
HIST 2010♦ - American History I (3 hrs.)
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Foreign Language (3 hrs.) (Recommend: SPAN 2010)³

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

ENGL 2420♦ - Western World Literature II (3 hrs.)
HIST 1120♦ - Survey of World Civilization II (3 hrs.) (must complete sequence)
or
HIST 2020♦ - American History II (3 hrs.) (must complete sequence)
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Foreign Language (3 hrs.) (Recommend: SPAN 2020)³

General Elective (3 hrs.)²

Program Degree Requirements - A.A. Mass Communications - Broadcasting

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

ENGL 2410♦ - Western World Literature I
ENGL 2420♦ - Western World Literature II
Approved Humanities General Education elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

²See note below.

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

SOCI 1010♦ - Introduction to Sociology
Approved Behavioral/ Social Science General Education elective¹3 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

COMM 1010♦ - Introduction to Mass Communication
COMM 1020♦ - Media Writing
COMM 2020♦ - Television Production
COMM 2600♦ - Survey of Broadcasting
Foreign Language (Intermediate sequence)³6 credits
Other Elective^{2 1} credit