Journalism, Associate of Arts

(Suggested Transfer Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

HIST 1301United States History I

3

OR

HIST 2327Mexican American History I (to the United States-Mexico War Era)

3

Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

COMM 1307Introduction to Mass Communication

3

COMM 1316Basic News Photography I

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1302Composition II

3

HIST 1302United States History II

3

OR

HIST 2328Mexican American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era)

3

Core Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

COMM 2311Media Writing I

3

COMM 2330Introduction to Public Relations

3

OR

COMM 2327Introduction to Advertising

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Core Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

GOVT 2305Federal Government: Federal Constitution and Topics

3

Core Mathematics Core Elective

3

COMM 2332Radio and Television News

3

OR

COMM 2339Writing for Radio, Television, and Film

3

COMM 2305Editing and Layout

3

OR

ARTS 2313Graphic Design

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
GOVT 2306Texas Government: Texas Constitution and Topics

3

Core Creative Arts Core Elective

3

Core Core Elective

3

COMM 1316Basic News Photography I

3

COMM 2315News Reporting

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type satisfy Del Mar College Core Curriculum.

Core Elective: SOCI 2319, DRAM 1310, or DRAM 2366.

Students should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to attend. In consultation with a department advisor, a specific degree plan will be completed.