Pre-Multimedia Journalism, A.A. (General Transfer)

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Academic Program Code: 402

This program prepares students to transfer to a 4-year institution to study journalism. Journalists investigate news tips, observe events at news scenes, research people and events, and interview sources. Skills required include: reading, writing, editing, proofreading, organizing, word processing, desktop publishing, and familiarity with online publishing. Personal skills needed include “a nose for news,” persistence, initiative, poise, resourcefulness, a good memory, physical stamina, and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work from the General Education course list. Course work must be selected as directed in the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

All students must take EN 101.

EN 101 - English Composition-1 Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select two (2) Humanities General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select two (2) Social Sciences General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Select two (2) Natural Sciences General Education courses from two (2) different subject areas; one (1) must be a lab.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
Nat Sci Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Mathematics

Select one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

Mathematics General Education - Elective (Must meet MTA requirements) Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Courses

JR 251 - Introduction to Journalism Credit Hours: 3
JR 252 - Advanced Journalism Credit Hours: 3

Program Elective Courses

Select twelve (12) credit hours of program electives from the courses below. Courses should be selected based on the program, minor, or elective credit requirements at the 4 year institution to which you are transferring.

JR 253 - Journalism - Internship Credit Hours: 2
JR 254 - Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
JR 255 - Newspaper Production Credit Hours: 2
JR 257 - Reporting Credit Hours: 3
Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3
Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3
Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3

General Elective Courses

Select a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours to be used toward your program, minor, or elective credit requirements at the 4 year institution to which you are transferring.

Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3
Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3
Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3
Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

Transfer Notes

Contact the university/college you intend to transfer to for assistance with course selections and verification of the transferability of course credits.

Program Notes

It is recommended that students take JR 251 and 252 their first year at GRCC. This will allow students an opportunity to jump into real-world reporting experience working as a staff member at The Collegiate during their first year at the college.