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Journalism • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.JRNL

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

This degree offers the foundational writing news for publication course required as the starting point of most four-year journalism programs. In it, students will learn how to write in the journalistic styled favored by most newspapers, magazines and online publications. Students will be introduced to hard news and feature writing, as they gain experience in interviewing and information gathering.
  • This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication.
  • Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements which vary.

For Program Information Contact:

English and Humanities Department at 217-786-2375 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

JRN 101Beginning Newswriting

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

3

 

Track Selection

3

Mathematics Selection

3

Second Semester:

EGL 102Composition II

3

HUM 101Introduction to Humanities

3

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

Track Selection

3

Physical Science Selection

3-4

Third Semester:

JRN 210Principles of News Editing

3

 

EGL 210Survey of American Literature: Colonial Era to Civil War

3

OR

EGL 211Survey of American Literature: Civil War to Present

3

 

PHI 201Introduction to Logic

3

Track Selection

3

Fine Arts Selection

Fourth Semester:

JRN 222Introduction to Mass Communication

3

ECO 110Elements of Economics

3

Track Selection

3

Life Science Selection

3-4

Social Science Selection

3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.

ECO 110Elements of Economics

3

 

EGL 210Survey of American Literature: Colonial Era to Civil War

3

OR

EGL 211Survey of American Literature: Civil War to Present

3

 

PHI 201Introduction to Logic

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

3

 

HUM 101Introduction to Humanities

3

Life Science Selection*

3-4

Mathematics Selection

3

Physical Science Selection

3-4

Social Science Selection

3

Total Credit Hours:28
*A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.

Recommended Program Courses

JRN 101Beginning Newswriting

3

JRN 210Principles of News Editing

3

JRN 222Introduction to Mass Communication

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Select one track listed below for degree completion.

Journalism Track Selection (choose 15 credits)

ART 116Graphic Design I

3

ART 124Digital Photography I

3

DGM 110Digital Media Product and Management

3

JRN 205Introduction to Public Relations

3

Broadcasting Track Selection (choose 15 credits)

DGM 100Introduction to Digital Media

3

DME 130Film Production I

3

ART 124Digital Photography I

3

JRN 205Introduction to Public Relations

3

Total Credit Hours: 61