Communications / Journalism / Mass Communications
Begin your journey to becoming a successful media and/or communications professional. Gain hands-on experience writing for The Growl student newspaper/blog and taking photos/designing layouts for the Horizons yearbook. Learn how to think critically, research productively, communicate effectively and tell stories that matter in a creative yet professional way. Make Holmes your first step on the pathway to reaching your goals and fulfilling your dreams!
Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway
Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- College Algebra MAT 1313
- **Fine Arts Elective (3)
- History Elective (3)
- **Foreign Language (Continuous) (3)
- *Elective (1-3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- General Psychology PSY 1513
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
- History Elective (3)
- **Foreign Language (Continuous) (3)
- *Elective (1-3)
Total 16 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
- American National Government PSC 1113
- Interpersonal Communication SPT/COM 2173
- Natural Science w/Lab (4)
- **Literature Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
- Introduction to Philosophy I PHI 2113
- **Foreign Language (Continuous) (3)
- Natural Science w/Lab (4)
- *Elective (3)
- *Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
**Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.
*It is strongly recommended that a student who chooses this major enrolls in a College Publications course (options below), whether it be Newspaper or Yearbook. This offers a practical application of skills learned.
Suggested Courses:
JOU 1111, 1121, 2111, 2121 College Publications I, II, III, IV Yearbook (Horizons) or Newspaper (The Growl)
JOU 1112, 1122, 2112, 2122 College Publications I, II, III, IV Newspaper (Growl and Grid)
JOU 1313 News Writing and Reporting I
JOU 1323 News Writing and Reporting II
*It is strongly recommended that a student who chooses this major enrolls in a College Publications course (options below), whether it be Newspaper or Yearbook. This offers a practical application of skills learned.
Suggested Courses:
JOU 1111, 1121, 2111, 2121 College Publications I, II, III, IV Yearbook (Horizons) or Newspaper (The Growl)
JOU 1112, 1122, 2112, 2122 College Publications I, II, III, IV Newspaper (Growl and Grid)
JOU 1313 News Writing and Reporting I
JOU 1323 News Writing and Reporting II
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.
