Mass Communication

This program prepares students to recognize and replicate the methods by which the Mass Media inform and persuade, with language or pictures, and the cognitive and emotional impact mass media messages have on the audience. Students are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in mass communications and communications, including public relations. Students must complete all required core courses and choose other courses from the additional course listed to total 19.5 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to analyze and differentiate the primary influences of dominant mass media on major cultural practices and social and political institutions; and research and explain the historical influences of dominant communication technologies on society, culture, and human behavior.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
Placement based on Academic background or ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent	ENGL 101	Introduction to College Reading and Composition	4
	MCOMM 101	Introduction to Mass Communications	3
	JOURN 102	Reporting the News	3.5
	JOURN 103	Student Publications Staff	3
JOURN 103 or equivalent	JOURN 104	Student Publications Editors	3
	Select a minimum of 3 units from the following:
	JOURN 107	Magazine Writing	3
	MCOMM 120	Introduction to Public Relations	3
Concurrent enrollment in 6 or more units	MCOMM/JOURN 49**	Independent Study	1-3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		19.5

** A maximum of 6 units in MCOMM/JOURN 49 may be counted toward the 19.5 units required.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2021	GCC Catalog 2021-2022
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