Journalism Option, Communication, A.S.*

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Journalism Option, Communication degree program requirements, graduates will

1. Report and write basic news stories including obituaries, accident/fire/disaster stories, news conferences and town meetings, using standard news style and applying the concepts of fairness and accuracy.
2. Identify, report and write feature stories.
3. Report and write for television news programming.
4. Operate under the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics and understand the ethics involved in making journalistic and editorial choices.
5. Choose appropriate sources, conduct interviews and use quotation and attribution correctly.
6. Define and assess the role of the news media within the context of history, government and society.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Journalism Option Requirements

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• ECN* 101: Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits or
• ECN* 102: Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits

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• ENG* 101: Composition 3 Credits (Gen Ed - English )
• PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Social Sciences )
• COM* 173: Public Speaking 3 Credits
• Choose one course from Gen Ed - Humanities  3 Credits

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• Subtotal: 15

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• COM* 100: Introduction to Communication 3 Credits
• COM* 108: Contemporary Issues in Media 3 Credits
• ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities )

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• HIS* 102: Western Civilization II 3 Credits or
• HIS* 202: United States History II 3 Credits or
• HIS* 213: The U.S. Since World War II 3 Credits

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• POL* 111: American Government 3 Credits or
• POL* 112: State and Local Government 3 Credits

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• Subtotal: 15

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• ENG* 200: Advanced Composition 3 Credits
• COM* 121: Journalism I 3 Credits
• COM* 201: Introduction to Public Relations 3 Credits
• Choose one course from Gen Ed - Mathematics  3 Credits
• COM* 295: Internship I 3 Credits

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• Subtotal: 15

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• COM* 229: Creative Writing, Non Fiction. 3 Credits
• COM* 101: Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credits
• SOC* 101: Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
• Choose one course from Gen Ed - The Arts  3 Credits
• Choose one course from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences  3-4 Credits

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• Subtotal: 15-16

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Total Minimum Credits Required: 60

Notes:

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. See below for more detail about this exciting transition!

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. Connecticut State Community College (CT State), a statewide college comprised of all Connecticut’s current community college locations, plans to open its doors in the Fall 2023. Here are some important facts students need to know:

• the final commencement ceremony for Manchester Community College is scheduled for May 2023. Ceremonies will continue to be held at each location as campuses of CT State.
• as a part of the planned merger, students continuing their studies beyond summer term 2023 will be matched with the CT State program that most closely aligns with their Spring 2023 major and is offered at the Manchester location,
• students who begin an Associate degree program in January 2023 will complete their degree at the merged college, Connecticut State Community College,
• in all cases, the College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption and staying in touch with your advisor/program coordinator is essential,
• further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page:  www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.