Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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. Arts (3 credits)
Acceptable: Biological/ physical sciences (3 credits)
Acceptable:
Mathematics (3 credits)
Acceptable:
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:
Arts (3 credits)
Acceptable: Communication (3 credits)
Acceptable: Humanities (3 credits)
Acceptable:
Elective (3 credits)
Acceptable:
- Take 3 credits from any courses numbered 1001 and above except MTH 1040
Interdisciplinary/ emerging issues (3 credits)
Acceptable:
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 |
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