Mass Communication

College of the Desert’s Mass Communication program offers an Associate of Arts degree in Communication, Journalism, and Mass Communication. Students earning an associate’s degree in one of these disciplines are well prepared for career fields in radio broadcasting, journalism, and motion picture, television, and video production. Students may also choose to continue their study in the discipline toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities tend to vary from institution to institution; students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university. For more information please call (760) 773-2572.

Advisors: A. Jazan, E. Reed

COMMUNICATION A.A. DEGREE
and Transfer Preparation

Dept. No. Title Units

Required Courses:

ENG 1A Composition 4

ENG 1B Literature & Composition 3

SP 1 Intro to Interpersonal Comm. 3

SP 7 Decision Making / Advocacy 3

MC 1 Mass Media in American Culture 3

SP 4 Public Speaking 3

or SP 5 Group Discussion / Leadership (3)

And one course from the following:

ENG 5A or 5B Creative Writing 3

ENG 41 Technical & Professional Writing 3

J 3A News Reporting & Writing 3

J 10 Magazine Writing & Production 3

RTV 5 Radio & Television Writing 3

Required Subtotal 22

CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 38-41

Physical Education Activities 2

DEGREE TOTAL 62-65

JOURNALISM A.A. DEGREE
and Transfer Preparation

Dept. No. Title Units

Required Courses:

MC 1 Mass Media in American Culture 3

J 3A News Reporting & Writing 3

J 4A Basic Newspaper Production 3

J 4B Intermediate Newspaper Production 3

J 4C Advanced Newspaper Production 3

J 10 Magazine Writing & Production 3

RTV 5 Radio & Television Writing 3

Required Subtotal 21

CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 38-41

Physical Education Activities 2

DEGREE TOTAL 61-64

Dept.	No.	Title	Units
MASS COMMUNICATION A.A. DEGREE and Transfer Preparation
Required Courses:
MC	1	Mass Media in American Culture	3
J	3A	News Reporting & Writing	3
Five courses from the following:
MC	5	Introduction to Public Relations	3
J	4A	Basic Newspaper Production	3
J	4B	Intermediate Newspaper Production	3
J	4C	Advanced Newspaper Production	3
RTV	2	Radio & TV Announcing	2
RTV	4A	Motion Picture/TV Production	3
RTV	4B	Adv. Motion Picture/TV Production	3
RTV	5	Radio Television Writing	3
		Required Subtotal	20-21
		CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern	38-41
		Physical Education Activities	2
		DEGREE TOTAL	60-64

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