Liberal Arts and Science - Manchester Community College ...

DEGREES
Journalism Option,
Communication, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Journalism Option is designed for students interested in pursuing careers
in print journalism as correspondents, reporters or feature writers. Students
will be expected to build strong writing and communication skills, as well as a
broad understanding of history, government, economics, social science and
ethics, all areas critical to the practicing journalist. Cooperative Education/Work
Experience is required.
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Journalism Option Requirements
Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3
ECN* 101 Principles of Macroeconomics or
ECN* 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Gen Ed PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3
COM* 173 Public Speaking 3
Gen Ed Mode 3 3
Subtotal: 15
COM* 108 Issues in Print and Broadcasting 3
COM* 222 Basic News Writing 3
Gen Ed ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3
HIS* 102 Western Civilization II or
HIS* 202 U.S. History II or
HIS* 213 The U.S. Since World War II 3
POL* 111 American Government or
POL* 112 State and Local Government 3
Subtotal: 15
ENG* 200 Advanced Composition 3
COM* 247 Television Writing 3
COM* 201 Introduction to Public Relations 3
Gen Ed MAT* 109 : Quantitative Literacy 3
COM* 295 Internship I 3
Subtotal: 15
COM* 223 Feature and Magazine Writing 3
COM* 101 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
SOC* 201 Contemporary Social Issues 3
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
Gen Ed Mode 5 3-4
Subtotal: 15-16
Total Credits Required: 60-61
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Journalism Option, Communication degree
program requirements, graduates will
1. Report and write basic news stories including obituaries, accident/fire/
disaster stories, news conferences and town meetings, using standard
news style and applying the concepts of fairness and accuracy.
2. Identify, report and write feature stories.
3. Report and write for television news programming.
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4. Operate under the SPJ Code of Ethics and understand the ethics
involved in making journalistic and editorial choices.
5. Choose appropriate sources, conduct interviews, and use quotation
and attribution correctly.
6. Define and assess the role of the news media within the context of
history, government, and society.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes
identified with the General Education Component.
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