Journalism (For transfer to UNT Dallas, BA in Communication & Digital Media-Digital Production Concentration): Dallas College

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Program Available at:

Brookhaven
Cedar Valley
Eastfield
El Centro
Mountain View
North Lake
Richland

Transferable to:

University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD)

For more information, visit the Dallas College Communications webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The guided pathway in Journalism begins with an overview of the media informing and influencing the world today and concludes with a discussion of the ethical issues journalists face every day. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in this pathway prepares students to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in employment fields including news writing, photojournalism, design, new media, public relations, advertising, or even law.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Journalism. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media with a concentration in Digital Production. 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," then click University of North Texas at Dallas to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to UNT Dallas.

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.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS 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.

COMM 1307 – Introduction to Mass Communication This is a Core course. UNT Dallas requires a grade of C or higher.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course.

SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. UNT Dallas recommends SPCH 1311.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
Meet with your campus Journalism lead faculty member to discuss your academic plans, opportunities for involvement in Student Media and career options for Journalism majors.
At the end of the semester, begin researching UNT Dallas.
Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.

COMM 2311 – Media Writing

MATH X3XX Core Elective* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

CHOOSE ONE COURSE:
Journalism Emphasis:

COMM 1316 – News Photography I OR
COMM 2305 – Editing and Layout

Broadcast Emphasis:

COMM 1336 – Video Production I OR
COMM 2303 – Audio Production OR
COMM 2332 – Radio/Television News

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about your options 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.

CREATIVE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

COMM 1318 – Photography I** OR
COMM 1319 – Photography II**
COMM 2315 – News Reporting

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
**COMM 1318 or COMM 1319 will substitute for the COMM 2230 requirement at UNT Dallas.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your campus Journalism lead faculty member to discuss your progress toward completing your degree, continue career options discussion, etc.
Begin applying to UNT Dallas.
Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2022)
Check with your success coach 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.

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, and CULTURE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

COMM 2302 – Principles of Journalism

COMM 2339 – Writing for Radio, Television and Film**

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
**COMM 2339 will substitute for the COMM 2110 requirement at UNT Dallas.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
Sign up for commencement.
Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT Dallas.
Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours : 16

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

University of North Texas at Dallas

For questions about the UNT Dallas portion of this pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (972) 338-1645 or Advising@untdallas.edu. It is best to apply to UNT Dallas a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. You must follow and complete the Associate of Arts degree as shown above for this pathway for transfer so that the substitutions listed will fulfill Bachelor's requirements. See catalog for official degree requirements.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL MEDIA, DIGITAL PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION