Description
This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution and major in
journalism. Four specialty courses provide a solid background in journalism-related
content. Students in the program will gain invaluable experience in areas of a career
in journalism.
Articulation
Madonna University, BA degree; Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees. Copies
can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum
and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php
.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- English & College Readiness
- Advisors
- David Waskin
Course Requirements
| Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
| COM 130 |
|
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
| ENG 111 |
|
Composition I |
4 |
| JRN 111 |
|
Introduction to Journalism |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Math Elective(s) |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
| Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
| COM 101 or |
|
Fundamentals of Speaking |
|
| ENG 226 |
|
Composition II |
3 |
| JRN 210 |
|
Introduction to Copy Editing* |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Lab Elective(s) |
3 |
|
|
Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits |
4 |
| Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
| JRN 217 |
|
Introduction to Feature Writing* |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Arts/Human. Elective(s) 1 |
3 |
|
|
Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 1 |
3 |
|
|
Restricted Elective(s) 1 ENG 107 or Any 100-level or above course from COM, GDT,
PHO, PLS, VID or WEB |
3 |
| Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
| JRN 220 |
|
Introduction to Digital Journalism* |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Arts/Human. Elective(s) 2 |
3 |
| Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 2 |
3 |
|
|
Restricted Elective(s) 2 ENG 107 or Any 100-level or above course from COM, GDT,
PHO, PLS, VID or WEB |
3 |
|
|
Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits |
4 |
*JRN 217 is offered in Fall only; JRN 210 and JRN 220 are offered in Winter only.
