Nov 27, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication Arts & Technologies AA, Journalism: Electronic and Broadcast Communication Option


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs (Alphabetical)

Program Description

The Associate of Arts in Communication option prepares students for a Baccalaureate degree exploring oral communication and related fields of study. Students in this program can explore topics such as interpersonal, small group, intercultural, nonverbal, public, rhetorical, broadcast and electronic media, strategic communications, and other topics of importance within academic and business settings. Graduates of the program enjoy careers in public relations, business management, public policy, law, corporate training, broadcast and electronic communication, strategic communication, among other communication - intensive careers and fields of study.

For More Information Contact:
School of Liberal Arts & Communication
Southeast Campus:  (918) 595-7694


Program Learning Outcomes

The Communication Arts and Technology degree plan provides integrated learning in written, oral, relational, and digital communication. TCC graduates will encounter academic and professional opportunities requiring a multidisciplinary background in communication arts and technologies. Graduates will:

  • Demonstrate ethical, critical, creative, and effective communication in written, oral, digital, mediated, and relational systems.
  • Integrate practical skills and theory in one or more of these options: strategic communication; broadcast and electronic communication; oral communication or debate/forensics.
  • Evaluate similarities and differences among the various communication arts and technologies.

Careers

Search careers related to this degree at TCC Career Explorer and visit TCC Career Services to learn more about our free career planning and job preparation services.


Degree Requirements

View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on transferring this degree to other colleges and universities on the Journalism: Electronic & Broadcast Communication Degree Map.  

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 36


Humanities 6 hours


Mathematics 3 hours


Science 7 hours


Recommended Electives 2 hours


Required Electives 3 hours


  • Select three (3) credit hours from courses in Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre), Foreign Language, Psychology, or Social Sciences.

Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 24


Total Credit Hours: 60


To receive an A.A. or A.S. degree, students must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Physical education activity courses do not count toward the graduation requirements for this degree.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs (Alphabetical)