Mass Communication Associate in Art

The Mass Communication AA Degree introduces students to the major forms of Mass Communication including Journalism, Film, Radio and Broadcast Media, and Digital Multimedia, and offers an opportunity for hands-on experience and study of a variety of media.  The degree offers a platform from which to launch further study of Mass Communication and prepares students for transfer to UC and CSU four-year programs in Mass Communication, as well as providing students with basic entry-level industry skills, processes and practices.  However, transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities vary from institution to institution; students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
MC 001	Introduction to Mass Media	3
Eng 001A	English Composition	4
FILM 001	Introduction to Film	3
CSU GE Area A1	Oral Communication	3

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
ART 034 or DDP 100	Introduction to Digital Art & Media	3
	Major Elective Units	6
CSU GE Area A3	Critical Thinking	3
CSU GE Area B1	Physical Sciences	3-5
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1

Summer

Course Code	Title	Units
CSU GE Area D	Social & Behavioral Sciences	3
CSU GE Area E	Lifelong Learning & Self-Development	3

Semester 3

Course Code	Title	Units
	Major Elective Units	6
CSU GE Area B2	Life Sciences	3-5
CSU GE Area C1	Arts	3
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
CSU GE Area F	Ethnic Studies	3
CSU GE Area B4	Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning	3
CSU GE Area C2	Humanities	3
HIST 017 or 018	U.S. History	3
PS 001	Introduction to Government	3

Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting CSU GE or IGETC GE courses.

CSU GE

Major Elective Units List