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University Parallel, A.A. - Journalism

Degree: Associate of Arts
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Journalism
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

For more information, visit the Humanities and Fine Arts webpage or contact the division at 615-230-3200 or humanities@volstate.edu.

Communication is the study of human interaction in interpersonal, group and public settings. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related fields. 

Transfer Options:
The University Parallel Associate of Arts Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree.  Contact your advisor for additional information.

Graduation Requirement

  • ​All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.

General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

  • Communication Course (Any COMM course excluding COMM 2025  and COMM 2045 ) Credits: (3)
  • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
  • History  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Natural Sciences  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Literature Course - See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
  • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
  • History  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Natural Sciences  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)