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

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

COMM 1010♦ - Introduction to Mass Communications
COMM 2030♦ - Reporting
COMM 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/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.
Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.