Mass Communications, A.A. (Broadcasting)

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

Degree: Associate of Arts

Emphasis: 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 1020 - General Sociology, Institutions and Society
Approved Behavioral/ Social Science General Education elective¹3 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics (CC)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

MCOM 1020 - Introduction to Mass Communications
MCOM 2030 - Reporting
MCOM 2600 - Survey of Broadcasting
Foreign Language (Intermediate sequence)³6 credits
Other Elective²4 credits

Total Credit Hours 60

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

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

³ This 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.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.