For more information, visit the Dallas College Communications webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This degree plan is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Radio and Television and transfer to a four-year college or university.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing studies in Radio and Television. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Arts, 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 www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
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.
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.
MATH X3XX Core Elective* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic and career goals.
- Meet with your Journalism lead faculty/program coordinator to discuss your academic plans, opportunities for involvement in Student Media and career options for Journalism and Radio/Television/Film majors.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Radio/Television/Film.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
COMMUNICATIONS ELECTIVE**
CHOOSE ONE:
- HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
- HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- COMM 1307 – Introduction to Mass Communication OR
- COMM 1335 – Introduction to Electronic Media
CHOOSE ONE:
- ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology* This is a Core course.
- ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
- SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
** Communications Elective: COMM 1316, COMM 1317, COMM 1318, COMM 1319, COMM 1337, COMM 2300, COMM 2302, COMM 2315, COMM 2324, COMM 2327, COMM 2328, COMM 2329, COMM 2330, COMM 2331, COMM 2332, COMM 2389
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask about your options for transferring to a university 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.
COMM 1336 – Video Production I
COMMUNICATIONS ELECTIVE**
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
** Communications Elective: COMM 1316, COMM 1317, COMM 1318, COMM 1319, COMM 1337, COMM 2300, COMM 2302, COMM 2315, COMM 2324, COMM 2327, COMM 2328, COMM 2329, COMM 2330, COMM 2331, COMM 2332, COMM 2389
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2022, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2023)
- Check with your advisor 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.
COMM 2303 – Audio Production
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
- ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course.
- ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course. OR
- PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS