Degree Map: Digital Media AAS, Broadcast Production Specialist Concentration

The Digital Media Associate in Applied Science  degree consists of two elective areas areas of concentration - Graphic Design Specialist and Broadcast Production Specialist.  To guide you in making course selections that correspond to your career goals, this program map provides suggested course sequences for full-time students for the Broadcast Production Specialist Concentration.  A separate program map is provided for the Graphic Design Specialist Concentration.  You should see an academic advisor to create a customized program map that works for you.  To earn the Associate in Applied Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 (‘C’) as a minimum on all coursework required for the degree.

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion. 

First Semester

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Download MS Office from MyTCC.
• Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
• Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
• Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
• Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
• Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
• Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.