Housatonic Community College

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Journalism/Communications Concentration (code: EB46)      

Associate in Arts Degree

The following combination of courses within the Liberal Arts Program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year college/university with a major in Journalism/Communications. It provides a background in the basic concepts and practices of contemporary communications and journalism.

Outcomes

• Perform the basics of preparing news copy and writing leads.
• Prepare, conduct, and write interview stories.
• Write a variety of opinion pieces.
• Conduct and write in-depth reporting stories.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.