MASS COMMUNICATIONS

This recommended transfer program for mass communications students meets the requirements for an associate in arts degree and the recommendations of the Illinois Articulation Initiative mass communications major panel. Bachelor's degree programs in mass communications encompass four major program areas: advertising/public relations, radio/TV/film, journalism/news/editorial/photojournalism, and mass communications. Students should choose the appropriate course sequence for their chosen specialty. Students are encouraged to complete an associate degree prior to transfer. Students should check individual school requirements before completing the curriculum as outlined. Admission into many baccalaureate mass communication programs is competitive and some schools have specific requirements including portfolio review. Completion of the courses outlined below alone does not guarantee admission. Students should be computer literate and acquire computer skills early in the college experience.

General Education Courses
Communications:
ENG 101 Composition I 3
ENG 102 Composition II 3
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
total: 9
Mathematics (1) 3-6
Physical and Life Sciences (2) 7-8
Humanities and Fine Arts (3) 9
Social and Behavioral Sciences (1) 9
Special Electives (1) 6
Approved Electives:
Radio/TV/Film Specialty
JNM 136 Broadcast Writing 3
JNM 234 Mass Communications 3
FNA 114 Introduction to Film or
LIT 112 Literature and Film 3
Other elective credit (1) 8
total: 17
Advertising/Public Relations Specialty
JNM 130 Fundamentals of Journalism 3
JNM 232 Advertising Copywriting and Design or
MKT 217 Advertising (4) 3
JNM 233 Public Relations Writing and Design 3
Select one course from:
JNM 131 News Reporting and Writing 3
JNM 136 Broadcast Writing 3
JNM 234 Mass Communications 3
Other elective credit (1) 5
total: 17
Journalism/News Editorial/Photojournalism
or Mass Communication Specialty
JNM 130 Fundamentals of Journalism 3
JNM 131 News Reporting and Writing 3
JNM 234 Mass Communications 3
Other elective credit (1) 8
total: 17
  Total 60


  1. Approved courses listed with the requirements for the associate degrees.
  2. Select one physical and one life science. At least one must include a lab. Approved courses are listed with the requirements for the associate degrees.
  3. Select one course from humanities and one from fine arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Approved courses are listed with the requirements for the associate degrees.
  4. Appropriate prerequisite must be met.