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2019-2020 Catalog SVC 
    
2019-2020 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Journalism Emphasis


Degree Map


The suggested schedule below includes required DTA courses with an emphasis in Journalism. Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options.

The two-year suggested schedule below is provided as only a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal is the AA DTA degree. Frequent course offerings allow for individualized schedules that will ensure all student degree objectives are met.

Note: An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering.

First Year


Total Hours: 13

Total Hours: 16

3rd Quarter


  • (2)
  • (5)
  • Natural Science (5), preferably in the Learning Community format:
    Suggested: BIOL 111 , EASC 102 , EASC 111 , or PHYS 111 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
  • Social Science (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
    Suggested: PSYC& 100  or SOSC 100 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
     
Total Hours: 17

Second Year


4th Quarter


  • (2)
  • (5)
  • Social Science (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
    Suggested: CJ& 101 , POLS& 101 , or POLS& 203 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
      
  • Humanities (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
    Suggested: World Language 121. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Hours: 17

5th Quarter


  • (5) Or ENGL& 236  Or PHIL 215  
  • Natural Sciences course (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
    See Distribution Lists - AA-DTA  .  Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
  • Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
    Suggested: World Language 122. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
  • PE Activity (1)
Total Hours: 16

6th Quarter


  • (5)
  • Natural Science (5) with lab, preferably in the Learning Community format:
    Suggested: BIOL 111 , CHEM& 121 , or ENVS& 101 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. 
  • Social Science (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
    Suggested: ANTH& 206 , ECON 101 , ETHNC 100 , or POLS& 202 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
     
Total Hours: 15