Journalism, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

First Year

Second Year

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.  

**If transferring to Iowa State University, meets International Perspectives requirement.

***If transferring to Iowa State University, meets U.S. Diversity requirement.

^If transferring to the University of Iowa, consider courses from the General Education lists of International & Global Issues; Literary, Visual, Performing Arts; and Values, Society, and Diversity.

#If transferring to University of Northern Iowa, consider HIS - 260 Latin American History and Culture  (Non-Western Cultures)

##If transferring to University of Northern Iowa, take BCA - 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems  

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

• 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

• ACC - 111 Introduction to Accounting (3 s.h.)
• ACC - 121 Principles of Accounting I (3 s.h.)
• ACC - 122 Principles of Accounting II (3 s.h.)
• ACC - 135 Personal Income Tax (3 s.h.)
• ACC - 161 Payroll Accounting (3 s.h.)
• ACC - 311 Computer Accounting (3 s.h.)
• 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.)
• ECN - 130 Principles of Microeconomics (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.)
• POL - 121 International Relations (3 s.h.)
• PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)