Majors/ Courses
Core Courses
All Media Communications (MCOM) majors must complete* the following core curriculum:
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Units
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MCOM-110
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Mass Media and Society
|
3 units
|
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MCOM-112
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Intro to Reporting and News Writing
|
3 units
|
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MCOM-116
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Intro to Audio Production
|
3 units
|
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MCOM-117
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Television Studio Operations
|
4 units
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MCOM-210
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Social Media in the Digital Age
|
3 units
|
| TOTAL CORE: | 16 UNITS |
*All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
Areas of Emphasis
To earn an associate degree in Media Communications, majors must also choose at least one area of emphasis:
Audio Production Emphasis - Multi-Track
In addition to the core courses, emphasis majors must complete* the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
| MCOM-113 | Media Announcing | 3 units |
| MCOM-216 A,B,C | Audio Multi-Track Production 1, 2, 3 | 3 units/section |
| MCOM-151,-153,-155 | Media Internship 1, 2, 3 | 3 units total |
| TOTAL: | 15 UNITS |
The following electives are recommended for the audio production emphasis:
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Units
|
| MCOM-111 |
Intro to Film Analysis |
3 units |
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MCOM-118 |
Media Script Writing |
3 units |
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MCOM-250 |
Intro to Representation in the Media |
3 units |
*All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
Audio Production Emphasis - Radio
In addition to the core courses, emphasis majors must complete* the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
| MCOM-113 | Media Announcing | 3 units |
| MCOM-119 A,B,C | Radio Station Operations 1, 2, 3 | 3 units/section |
| MCOM-151,-153,-155 | Media Internship 1, 2, 3 | 3 units total |
| TOTAL: | 15 UNITS |
The following electives are recommended for the audio production emphasis:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Units
|
| MCOM-111 |
Intro to Film Analysis |
3 units |
|
MCOM-118 |
Media Script Writing |
3 units |
|
MCOM-250 |
Intro to Representation in the Media |
3 units |
*All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
Cross-Media Journalism Emphasis
In addition to the core courses, emphasis majors must complete* the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
| MCOM-118 | Media Script Writing | 3 units |
| MCOM-119A | Radio Station Operations 1 | 3 units |
| MCOM-132A | Student News Production 1 | 3 units |
| MCOM-212 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 units |
| MCOM-151,-153,-155 | Media Internship 1, 2, 3 | 3 units total |
| TOTAL: | 15 UNITS |
The following electives are recommended for the cross-media journalism emphasis:
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Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Units
|
|
MCOM-113
|
Media Announcing
|
3 units
|
|
MCOM-217
|
Television/ Video News Producing and Directing
|
3 units
|
|
MCOM-250
|
Intro to Representation in the Media
|
3 units
|
*All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
Video Production Emphasis
In addition to the core courses, emphasis majors must complete* the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
| MCOM-111 | Intro to Film Analysis | 3 units |
| MCOM-118 | Media Script Writing | 3 units |
| MCOM-120 | Single Camera Video Cinematography | 3 units |
| MCOM-230 | Digital Film Production | 3 units |
| MCOM-151,-153,-155 | Media Internship 1, 2, 3 | 3 units total |
| TOTAL: | 15 units |
The following electives are recommended for the video production emphasis:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Units
|
| MCOM-217 | Television/ Video News Producing and Directing |
3 units
|
| MCOM 250 | Intro to Representation in the Media |
3 units
|
*All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer
This degree is designed for transfer to a California State University. For more information, click here.
Students must complete* the following core requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
| MCOM-110 | Media Announcing | 3 units |
| MCOM-112 | Media Script Writing | 3 units |
| MCOM-132A | Student News Production 1 | 3 units |
| TOTAL: | 9 UNITS |
Students must also CHOOSE ONE of the following:
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Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Units
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| MCOM-132B | Student News Production 2 |
3 units
|
| MCOM-212 |
Multimedia Reporting
|
3 units
|
|
TOTAL:
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3 UNITS
|
Students must also complete two additional courses in other disciplines. It is important to meet with a counselor for additional assistance with degree requirements.
*All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
