Mass Communication Emphasis, A.A.

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Lisa Coleman • (901) 333-4403

This transferable degree is designed to provide the general education requirements and basic courses for four-year baccalaureate programs in the communication family, i.e. advertising, health communication, rhetorical studies, journalism, public relations, video/film production, broadcasting, organizational communication, etc.

Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about the transferability of credits.

First Semester: 15 Credits

Second Semester: 15 Credits

Third Semester: 16 Credits

COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication (Gen. Ed.)
Literature Course Gen Ed Elective (3 credit hours)³
Natural Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective (4 credit hours)¹
Social/Behavioral Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective (3 credit hours)¹
Foreign Language (3 credit hours)

Fourth Semester: 14 Credits

Natural Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective ¹
Foreign Language (3 credit hours)
COMM Electives (6 credit hours)²
General Elective (1 credit hour)

Total Program Credits: 60

Contact Lisa Colemen at 901-333-4403, Lane Roberts at 901-333-6053, or Bill Turner at 901-333-5350 for the college-parallel area of emphasis, advising, and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they plan to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about the transferability of credits

¹Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

²Suggested Electives (See below)

³Review General Education pages and select a 2000-level literature course (ENGL).

Suggested COMM Electives: The following suggested courses are helpful in the area of emphasis, but students may choose other college-level courses as well.

COMM 1620 ^{^}	COMM 2610 ⁺
COMM 2045 ⁺	COMM 2620 ⁺
COMM 2075 ^{*^+}	COMM 2085 ⁺
COMM 2450 ^{*^+}	COMM 2850 ^*
COMM 2100 *
Suggested Electives: The following suggested courses are helpful in the area of emphasis, but students may choose other college-level courses as well.
BUSN 1310 ^	ENGL 2860 ^*
	(If you use ENGL 2860 as an elective, you will need two (2) other Humanities/ Fine Arts courses for your General Education requirements.)

*Possible U of M Transfer

^Possible MTSU Transfer

+Possible TSU Transfer