Journalism, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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First Year

First Term

ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
JOU - 115 Introduction to Journalism (3 s.h.)
JOU - 145 Logos (1 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) *
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.) ** ^ +

Total: 14 s.h.

Second Term

ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
JOU - 121 Newswriting and Reporting (3 s.h.)
or General Education Electives (3 s.h.) ** ^
JOU - 145 Logos (1 s.h.)
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.) **
Electives (5 s.h.) ** ^ +

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

JOU - 245 Logos (1 s.h.)
MKT - 110 Principles of Marketing (3 s.h.)
PHI - 105 Introduction to Ethics (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.) ** ^
Natural Science elective (3-4 s.h.)
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.) **

Total: 16-17 s.h.

Fourth Term

JOU - 245 Logos (1 s.h.)
MKT - 150 Principles of Advertising (3 s.h.)
POL - 111 American National Government (3 s.h.)
or POL - 112 American State and Local Government (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Natural Science elective (3-4 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.) ** ^ +

Total: 16-17 s.h.

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class. MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics is recommended if transferring to University of Nothern Iowa or if pursuing a research-focused major area of study,

**If transferring to Iowa State University, consider courses from U.S. Diversity/International Perspectives.

^If transferring to the University of Iowa, consider courses from the General Education lists of International & Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; and Values, Society, and Diversity. If transferring to UNI, consider HIS - 254 American Indian History (Non-Western Culture requirement).

+If transferring to UNI, take BCA - 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems and SPC - 132 Group Communication .

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. UNI lists Journalism as a minor course of study on its web site.

AA Degree meets the General Education requirements for the College of Liberal Arts at most transfer institutions.
Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language requirement.
Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.

Suggested Electives

ART - 187 Creative Photography (3 s.h.)
BCA - 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3 s.h.)
BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications (3 s.h.)
ECN - 120 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)
ENG - 221 Creative Writing (3 s.h.)
LIT - 101 Introduction to Literature (3 s.h.)
LIT - 130 African American Literature (3 s.h.)
LIT - 131 Native American Literature (3 s.h.)
LIT - 132 Women of Color (3 s.h.)
LIT - 150 World Literature I (3 s.h.)
LIT - 151 World Literature II (3 s.h.)
LIT - 160 Short Story/Novel (3 s.h.)
LIT - 170 Poetry/Drama (3 s.h.)
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
RDG - 125 College Reading Strategies (3 s.h.)
SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success (2 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)