Nov 22, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ ARCHIVED CATALOG VERSION ]

Arts and Sciences, Journalism Concentration, A.A.


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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michelle Parke · Phone: 410-386-8129 · Email: mparke@carrollcc.edu

An Arts and Sciences Concentration in Journalism prepares students to transfer to 4-year institutions in a Communication Arts program. Journalism students observe and analyze the role of mediated communication, including journalism, in a society. Projects require students to use and develop spoken and written communication skills. The program aligns with the College’s mission to prepare students to transfer into a baccalaureate program and to enhance professional writing and speaking skills.

Degree Requirements


Recommended Course Sequence: (Total Credits: 60)

Spring


Program Goals


Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze the meaning of spoken, written, and visual texts to explore effective communication.
  2. Address communication obstacles, including but not limited to cultural differences, when interacting with and observing others.
  3. Use critical reading and listening skills to comprehend spoken, written, and visual texts.
  4. Craft messages in different genres, using various media, with a clear purpose and for a defined audience.

Student Notices


The following courses are required for this concentration; some courses fulfill General Education requirements: COMM 105 , ENGL 245 , PSLS 100  and six credits of World Language.

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102  and an additional

  course.

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