Communications Journalism

Associate in Arts

Love media, public speaking or writing reviews? If so, our communications/journalism program might be for you! From a liberal arts perspective, our program teaches students how to analyze media issues and influences and are introduced to journalistic techniques. Students also explore a variety of academic disciplines, modes of inquiry and engage in various learning experiences to develop their communication and critical thinking skills.

Our Communications/Journalism program prepares you for advanced studies or specialization at a 4-year institution. Students who obtain an Associate’s Degree may pursue careers such as, but not limited to, marketing coordinators, public relations assistants, social media coordinators and editorial assistants.

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    "SCC encouraged me every step of the way to finishing my degree and pushed me to strive for more. Both in-person and online, courses were manageable and between the teachers and the support lab, additional help was always available. The staff, professors, and administration were always helpful and supportive, and I will never regret starting at SCC."

    -- Garrett Castle, Communications Journalism, class of 2020

    Students have successfully transferred to:

    • Rowan University
    • Rutgers University - New Brunswick
    • University of Central Florida
    • Wilmington University

    Students who complete the Communications/Journalism, Associate of Art program and go on to earn a bachelor degree may find employment in occupations such as:

    • Program Directors
    • Radio and Television Announcers
    • Broadcast News Analysts
    • Reporters and Correspondents
    • Editors
    • Technical Writers
    • Copy Writers
    • Photographers
    • Film and Video Editors
    FIRST SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    CSC115 Computer Applications 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    ENG101 English Composition I 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HIS161 or HIS162 World History I or World History II 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    PSY101 General Psychology 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    SCO113 Success Strategies 1 $0.00 $199.00 $199.00
    Subtotal: $2,587.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    SECOND SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    CGA101 Introduction to Computer Art 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    ENG102 English Composition II 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    SOC101 Intro to Sociology 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    CHOICE-ELECT ENG, ETH, or PHL Elective 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    MAT-ELECT Mathematics Elective 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    Subtotal: $2,985.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    THIRD SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    ENG202 Introduction to Speech Communication 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    ENG242 Introduction to Journalism 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    CGA141 Web Design 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HUM101 Introduction to the Humanities 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    SCI-ELEC Science Elective 4 $0.00 $796.00 $796.00
    Subtotal: $3,184.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    FOURTH SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    ENG232 Introduction to the Communications Media 3 $0.00 $570.00 $570.00
    POL102 American Government 3 $0.00 $570.00 $570.00
    CHOICE-ELEC ENG or CGA Elective 3 $0.00 $570.00 $570.00
    HUM-ELEC Humanities Elective 3 $0.00 $570.00 $570.00
    SCI-ELEC Science Elective 4 $0.00 $760.00 $760.00
    Subtotal: $3,184.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    Total Program Cost: $11,940.00*

    * - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
    ** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.