Communication Arts - Journalism Option, Associate in Arts (JOUR)
Effective: Spring 2021
The Communication Arts major at Delaware County Community College blends the theoretical with the practical by providing students with a foundation in the study of human communication that prepares them to continue academic study in the field. In particular, students select specialized programs and related electives by choosing one of three degree program options: Communication Studies, Journalism, or Theatre. When selecting a Communication Arts program option, including courses and electives, the student should consult four-year transfer institution requirements.
The Journalism option is designed for students who wish to continue academic study in journalism, public relations and/or mass communication. Students contemplating a career in print media, electronic media, photojournalism, or public relations should select this program.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply basic theories and principles of human communication.
- Explain the general theory and practices of mass communication, including media forms.
- Gather, evaluate, synthesize and accurately present and attribute content (text, images, video or sound) from a variety of sources, according to industry standards.
- Explain and adhere to important legal and ethical guidelines followed by journalists and public relations practitioners.
The College Transfer Office is set up to help Delaware County Community College students transfer to four-year colleges and universities. If you are planning to transfer, you are strongly encouraged to meet with a transfer advisor within your first two semesters (or before you reach 30 transferable college credits from all institutions attended).
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| Any transferrable Quantitative Reasoning designated MAT course 1 | 3-4 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Foreign Language recommended) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 112 | English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| ENG 130 | Fundamentals of Journalism I | 3 |
| CS 100 or CS 101 | Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Any PSY or SOC course | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Foreign Language recommended) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENG 131 | Fundamentals of Journalism II | 3 |
| COMM 104 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Program Option Elective | 3 | |
| Any transferable Scientific Inquiry designated science course | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Program Option Electives | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Science or Mathematics Elective | 3-4 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Hours | 61-63 | |
Notes
Quantitative Reasoning designated courses.
- 1
Any transferable Quantitative Reasoning MAT course (not MAT 110 or MAT 125)
Scientific Inquiry designated courses.
Program Option Electives:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 236 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| COMM 115 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| ENG 205 | Creative Writing: Introduction | 3 |
| ENG 206 | Creative Writing: Non-Fiction and Memoirs | 3 |
| IMM 110 | Multimedia Graphics & Design | 3 |
| IMM 120 | Web Page Design and Development | 3 |
| IMM 201 | Audio and Video for Multimedia | 3 |
Arts and Humanities Electives
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
The subject areas listed are generally transferable to most institutions. However, transferability is always determined by the college or university you are planning to transfer to. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor before making your course selections.
- ART - Art
- COMM - Communication Studies
- DRA - Drama
- ENG - English (ENG 115 and above)
- HUM - Humanities
- MUS - Music
- PHI - Philosophy
Some programs specify or recommend a Foreign Language.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages: | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
Behavioral and Social Science
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
The subject areas listed are generally transferable to most institutions. However, transferability is always determined by the college or university you are planning to transfer to. Depending on the program at the transfer institution, the courses may only be accepted as free electives. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor before making your course selections.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Any transferrable Quantitative Reasoning designated MAT course 1 | 3-4 | |
| Humanities Elective (foreign language recommended) | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| Hours | 9-10 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENG 130 | Fundamentals of Journalism I | 3 |
| CS 100 or CS 101 |
Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Computer Science |
3 |
| Any PSY or SOC course | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Humanities Elective (foreign language recommended) | 3 | |
| ENG 131 | Fundamentals of Journalism II | 3 |
| COMM 104 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Program Option Elective | 3 | |
| Any transferable Scientific Inquiry designated science course | 4 | |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Program Option Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Science or Mathematics Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 9-10 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 61-63 | |
Quantitative Reasoning designated courses.
- 1
Any transferable Quantitative Reasoning MAT course (not MAT 110 or MAT 125)
Scientific Inquiry designated courses.
Program Option Electives:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 236 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| COMM 115 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| ENG 205 | Creative Writing: Introduction | 3 |
| ENG 206 | Creative Writing: Non-Fiction and Memoirs | 3 |
| IMM 110 | Multimedia Graphics & Design | 3 |
| IMM 120 | Web Page Design and Development | 3 |
| IMM 201 | Audio and Video for Multimedia | 3 |
Arts and Humanities Electives
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
The subject areas listed are generally transferable to most institutions. However, transferability is always determined by the college or university you are planning to transfer to. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor before making your course selections.
- ART - Art
- COMM - Communication Studies
- DRA - Drama
- ENG - English (ENG 115 and above)
- HUM - Humanities
- MUS - Music
- PHI - Philosophy
Some programs specify or recommend a Foreign Language.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages: | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
Behavioral and Social Science
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
The subject areas listed are generally transferable to most institutions. However, transferability is always determined by the college or university you are planning to transfer to. Depending on the program at the transfer institution, the courses may only be accepted as free electives. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor before making your course selections.