General Studies: Media Studies, AA

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No. of Credits: 61
Contact: R. Brown, Chair, Communication, Arts, and Humanities Division

This associate of arts transfer program is designed for part- and full-time students with academic and/or professional interest in media studies including journalism, public relations, and news media writing. Students are prepared for transfer to a four-year Maryland state college or university.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

Career Opportunities:

media relations specialist, public relations specialist, new media journalist, radio or television broadcaster, graphic designer, media buyer, media critic, producer, editor, social networking specialist, advertising specialist, mass media writer

Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor for individual program planning.

First Semester

Arts (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Biological/ physical sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Mathematics (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Second Semester

Arts (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing***
- acceptable ECN, GRY, POL, PSY, SOC

Biological/ physical sciences (4 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Third Semester

COM-2300 - Introduction to Media Writing (3) *

Arts (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Communication (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Humanities (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Elective (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Take 3 credits from any courses numbered 1001 and above except MTH 1040

Fourth Semester

Interdisciplinary/ emerging issues (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing***
- acceptable ECN, GRY, POL, PSY, SOC

Elective (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Take 3 credits from any courses numbered 1001 and above except MTH 1040

Note:

***The two “social/behavioral sciences” courses required for this degree must be from two different disciplines.

Notes:

* Courses requiring a prerequisite

** Program option

*** special criteria for required general education courses

**** Pending MHEC approval