College of the Desert’s Mass Communication program offers an Associate of Arts degree in Communication, Journalism, and Mass Communication. Students earning an associate’s degree in one of these disciplines are well prepared for career fields in radio broadcasting, journalism, and motion picture, television, and video production. Students may also choose to continue their study in the discipline toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities tend to vary from institution to institution; students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university. For more information please call (760) 773-2572.
Advisors: A. Jazan, E. Reed
| Dept. |
No. |
Title |
Units |
| Required Courses: |
| ENG |
1A |
Composition |
4 |
| ENG |
1B |
Literature & Composition |
3 |
| SP |
1 |
Intro to Interpersonal Comm. |
3 |
| SP |
7 |
Decision Making / Advocacy |
3 |
| MC |
1 |
Mass Media in American Culture |
3 |
| SP |
4 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| or SP |
5 |
Group Discussion / Leadership |
(3) |
| And one course from the following: |
| ENG |
5A or 5B |
Creative Writing |
3 |
| ENG |
41 |
Technical & Professional Writing |
3 |
| J |
3A |
News Reporting & Writing |
3 |
| J |
10 |
Magazine Writing & Production |
3 |
| RTV |
5 |
Radio & Television Writing |
3 |
| |
Required Subtotal |
22 |
| |
General Education (Option 1* or Option 2) |
34-43 |
| |
*Transferable Electives (as needed) |
3 |
| |
Physical Education Activities |
2 |
| Dept. |
No. |
Title |
Units |
| Required Courses: |
| MC |
1 |
Mass Media in American Culture |
3 |
| J |
3A |
News Reporting & Writing |
3 |
| J |
4A |
Basic Newspaper Production |
3 |
| J |
4B |
Intermediate Newspaper Production |
3 |
| J |
4C |
Advanced Newspaper Production |
3 |
| J |
10 |
Magazine Writing & Production |
3 |
| RTV |
5 |
Radio & Television Writing |
3 |
| |
Required Subtotal |
21 |
| |
General Education (Option 1* or Option 2) |
34-43 |
| |
*Transferable Electives (as needed) |
3 |
| |
Physical Education Activities |
2 |
| Dept. |
No. |
Title |
Units |
| Required Courses: |
| MC |
1 |
Mass Media in American Culture |
3 |
| J |
3A |
News Reporting & Writing |
3 |
| Five courses from the following: |
| MC |
5 |
Introduction to Public Relations |
3 |
| J |
4A |
Basic Newspaper Production |
3 |
| J |
4B |
Intermediate Newspaper Production |
3 |
| J |
4C |
Advanced Newspaper Production |
3 |
| RTV |
2 |
Radio & TV Announcing |
2 |
| RTV |
4A |
Motion Picture/TV Production |
3 |
| RTV |
4B |
Adv. Motion Picture/TV Production |
3 |
| RTV |
5 |
Radio Television Writing |
3 |
| |
Required Subtotal |
20-21 |
| |
General Education (Option 1* or Option 2) |
34-43 |
| |
*Transferable Electives (as needed) |
4 |
| |
Physical Education Activities |
2 |
