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Journalism - Broadcast Emphasis

Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Communications webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The guided pathway in Broadcast Journalism begins with an overview of the media informing and influencing the world today and concludes with a discussion of the ethical issues journalists face every day. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in this pathway prepares students to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in employment fields including radio or television news and production, new media, public relations, advertising, or even law.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Journalism. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

COMM 1307 – Introduction to Mass Communication This is a Core course.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course. OR
• SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
2. Meet with your campus Journalism lead faculty member to discuss your academic plans, opportunities for involvement in Student Media and career options for Journalism majors.
3. At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Journalism.  

   Total Hours: 13​

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.

COMM 2311 – Media Writing

MATH X3XX Core Elective* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

CHOOSE ONE:

• COMM 1336 – Video Production I
• COMM 2303 – Audio Production OR
• COMM 2332 – Radio/Television News

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.

2. Ask your success coach about your options to pursue a bachelor's degree.

   Total Hours: 15​​

SEMESTER 3

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

CREATIVE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

COMMUNICATIONS ELECTIVE**

COMM 2315 – News Reporting

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
** Select ONE of the following: COMM 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1335, 1336, 1337, 2300, 2302, 2303, 2305, 2315, 2324, 2327, 2328, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2339 or 2389

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your campus Journalism lead faculty member to discuss your progress toward completing your degree, continue career options discussion, etc.
2. Begin applying to your top choice universities.
3. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in December 2023, if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2024.

4. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

   Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 4

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, and CULTURE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

COMM 2302 – Principles of Journalism

COMMUNICATIONS ELECTIVE**

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
** Select ONE of the following: COMM 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1335, 1336, 1337, 2300, 2302, 2303, 2305, 2315, 2324, 2327, 2328, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2339 or 2389

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree. 
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

   Total Hours: 16​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS