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University Parallel, A.S. - Journalism
Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Journalism
For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at 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 Science Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree. Contact your advisor for additional information.
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 at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01
General Education Requirements - Credits (41)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
- History Credits: (6)
- MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
- Natural Sciences Credits: (8)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (6)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)
- COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales Credits: (3)
- COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: (3)
- COMM 242 - Digital Campus Coverage Credits: (1-3) Three (3) total credits must be completed for degree requirements. However, these credits should be spread over multiple semesters.
- COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
- COMM 1020 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
- COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: (3)
- University Parallel Elective: (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
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)
- COMM 1020 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)
- COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: (3)
- COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
- COMM 242 - Digital Campus Coverage Credits: (1-3) See note above.
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)
- COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales Credits: (3)
- COMM 242 - Digital Campus Coverage Credits: (1-3) See note above.
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3))
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
- COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: (3)
- COMM 242 - Digital Campus Coverage Credits: (1-3) See note above.
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)