Liberal Arts, Communications Specialization
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Purpose
The associate of arts curriculum in Liberal Arts with a specialization in communications is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities and seek bachelor’s degrees in fields such as mass communications, journalism, public relations and other related programs that require foreign language as part of their general education requirements.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental courses to prepare students for the curriculum.
Program Curriculum
| 1st Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 College Composition I | 3 | |
| CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking | 3 | CST 110 |
| MTH 163 Precalculus I | 3 | MTH 158, MTH 170, MTH 173 |
| SDV 100 College Success Skills | 1 | |
| Foreign Language | 4 | See Note 4. |
| History Elective | 3 | See Note 3. |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| 2nd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| ENG 112 College Composition II | 3 | |
| MTH 240 Statistics | 3 | MTH 164, MTH 270, MTH 174 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | See Note 4. |
| Communications Elective | 3 | See Note 2. |
| History Elective | 3 | See Note 3. |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| 3rd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 | See Note 5. |
| Foreign Language | 3 | See Note 4. |
| Communications Elective | 3 | See Note 2. |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | See Note 6. |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
| 4th Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| PHI 220 Ethics | 3 | PHI 226 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | See Note 4. |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | See Note 6. |
| Physical Education/Health Elective | 1 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | See Note 1. |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits For Program | 60 |
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
- The social/behavioral sciences elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with the following prefixes: ECO, GEO, PLS, HIS, PSY and SOC.
- The communications elective requirements can be satisfied by the following courses: CST 111, CST 115, CST 126, CST 227, CST 229 or any other CST courses approved by the student’s advisor, and ENG 121.
- The history elective requirements can be satisfied by the following courses: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122 or any other HIS course approved by the student’s advisor.
- Students must demonstrate competency in a foreign language through the 202 level by completing appropriate courses and/or examinations. Placement in foreign language is by SAT II Subject Test score or departmental recommendation. Students who are not required to take introductory-level courses must substitute other approved general electives.
- Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy this requirement by CLEP.
- The laboratory science requirement can be satisfied by the following courses: BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 110, BIO 120, CHM 101, CHM 102, CHM 111, CHM 112, CHM 129, CHM 130, GOL 105, NAS 125, NAS 130, PHY 101, PHY 102, PHY 201, PHY 202, PHY 241, PHY 242.
For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: 804-706-5086 (Chester) or 804-594-1509 (Midlothian).
2012-2013 Catalog
