Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Journalism and New Media Studies

Details

Field of Interest

Culture and Society

Degree Type

Associate in Arts (AA)

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Journalism and New Media Studies (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8146

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Journalism and New Media Studies
Arizona State University: Journalism and Mass Communication, Bachelor of Arts
Northern Arizona University: Journalism, Bachelor of Science
University of Arizona: Journalism, Bachelor of Arts

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level				0–5
JRN101	Grammar and Style for Journalists	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG091 or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate English placement.			1
SOC101 or PSY101	Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Psychology			SB or SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
JRN101	Grammar and Style for Journalists	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG091 or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate English placement.			1
JRN105	Introduction to Journalism				3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
JRN105	Introduction to Journalism				3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
JRN201	News Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.	Critical course	L	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: null Corequisites: null	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level				0–5
GBS221 or MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225	Business Statistics or Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217 or MAT218. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.		CS or CS or CS or CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
MCO220	Cultural Diversity and the Media	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.		C, L	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
JRN208	Media Law				3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option - Communications Course				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level				0–5
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
POS110	American National Government			SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
JRN205	Copyediting	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or permission of Instructor. JRN201 recommended for Journalism students.			3
JRN210	News and Media Production	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201 or [(ENG101 or ENG107) and permission of Program Director or Instructor].			3
JRN212 or JRN213	Writing for Broadcasts or Writing for Online	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 and (JRN201 or permission of Instructor). or No requisites			3
JRN216	Current Topics in Media Practice	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201. JRN215 recommended but not required.			1
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
JRN125 or JRN225	Photo Editing or Photojournalism				3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		May be met by COM course selection COM100, COM110, or COM230	SB	0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level				0–5
MCO120	Media and Society	Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.		SB	3
PHI101 or PHI103 or PHI105	Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Ethics	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		HU or HU, L or HU	3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Select a course for three (3) credits that transfers to ASU with one of the following prefixes: ASB, ASM, ACC, COM, ECN, ENG, FAS, FIN, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, LES, MGT, MKT, REA, REL, POS, SOC, THE, THP, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
JRN226	Introduction to Multimedia Journalism				3
JRN232	Community Reporting	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201.			3
JRN240AC or JRN290 or JRN298AA or JRN298AB or JRN298AC	Journalism Internship or Publications Portfolio or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN210. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.			1–3
MCO120	Media and Society	Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
JRN212	Writing for Broadcasts	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 and (JRN201 or permission of Instructor). Prerequisites or Corequisites: null Corequisites: null	Students interested in pursuing UA’s Broadcast Journalism Specialization may also elect to take JRN212		0–3
MCO120	Media and Society	Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
JRN201	News Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.	Critical course	L	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
JRN101	Grammar and Style for Journalists	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG091 or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate English placement.			1

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: null Corequisites: null	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
GBS221 or MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225	Business Statistics or Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217 or MAT218. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.		CS or CS or CS or CS	3
JRN101	Grammar and Style for Journalists	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG091 or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate English placement.			1
JRN216	Current Topics in Media Practice	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201. JRN215 recommended but not required.			1
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option - Communications Course				3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
SOC101 or PSY101	Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Psychology			SB or SB	3
JRN105	Introduction to Journalism				3
MCO220	Cultural Diversity and the Media	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.		C, L	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
JRN105	Introduction to Journalism				3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		May be met by COM course selection COM100, COM110, or COM230	SB	0–3

Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
PHI101 or PHI103 or PHI105	Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Ethics	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		HU or HU, L or HU	3
POS110	American National Government			SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
JRN210	News and Media Production	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201 or [(ENG101 or ENG107) and permission of Program Director or Instructor].			3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
JRN208	Media Law				3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
MCO120	Media and Society	Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.		SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
JRN212 or JRN213	Writing for Broadcasts or Writing for Online	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 and (JRN201 or permission of Instructor). or No requisites			3
JRN125 or JRN225	Photo Editing or Photojournalism				3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level				0–5
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Select a course for three (3) credits that transfers to ASU with one of the following prefixes: ASB, ASM, ACC, COM, ECN, ENG, FAS, FIN, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, LES, MGT, MKT, REA, REL, POS, SOC, THE, THP, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
JRN205	Copyediting	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or permission of Instructor. JRN201 recommended for Journalism students.			3
JRN226	Introduction to Multimedia Journalism				3
MCO120	Media and Society	Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.		SB	3
MCO120	Media and Society	Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.		SB	3
JRN212	Writing for Broadcasts	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 and (JRN201 or permission of Instructor).	Students interested in pursuing UA’s Broadcast Journalism Specialization may also elect to take JRN212		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
JRN232	Community Reporting	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201.			3
JRN240AC or JRN290 or JRN298AA or JRN298AB or JRN298AC	Journalism Internship or Publications Portfolio or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN210. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.			1–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

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