Communication Arts - Journalism Option, Associate in Arts (JOUR)
Department website: https://www.dccc.edu/academics/academic-divisions/cah/communication-arts
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Humanities Elective (foreign language recommended) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENG 131 | Fundamentals of Journalism II | 3 |
| COMM 104 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Program Option Elective | 3 | |
| Any transferable Scientific Inquiry designated science course | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Program Option Electives | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Science or Mathematics Elective | 3-4 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Hours | 61-63 | |
Notes
Quantitative Reasoning designated courses.
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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 |
Humanities Elective - Transfer Program
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
For college transfer curricula1:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses listed under subjects: | ||
| ART 100 | Art and Child Development (or above) | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Interpersonal Communication (or above) | 3 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition II: Writing About Literature (or above) | 3 |
| HUM 100 | Introduction to Visual Arts (or above) | 3 |
| MUS 101 | Fundamentals of Music (or above) | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Philosophy (or above) | 3 |
| Foreign Languages: | ||
| FRE 101 | Elementary French I (or above) | 3 |
| GER 101 | (or above) | 3 |
| ITA 101 | (or above) | 3 |
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I (or above) | 3 |
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The elective courses listed for transfer curricula are generally transferable to most institutions. However, 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 when planning to transfer.
Social Science Electives - Transfer Program
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
For college transfer curricula1:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 240 | Criminology | 3 |
| ADJ 260 | Corrections-Probation-Parole | 3 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ECO 220 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Introduction to Teaching (or above) | 3 |
| HIS 110 | American History I (or above) | 3 |
| INT 100 | Student Success | 3 |
| POL 110 | Introduction to Political Science (or above) | 3 |
| PSY 130 | Personal and Career Development (or above) | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology (or above) | 3 |
| SWO 101 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (or above) | 3 |
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The elective courses listed for transfer curricula are generally transferable to most institutions. However, 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 when planning to transfer.
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Communication Arts - Journalism (Associate in Arts)
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