Mass Communications/Media Studies, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 1_AA_MCOM
Control Number: 03966
Financial Aid Eligible
The Orange Coast College Associate in Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies provides students with skills to understand the role of media institutions, analyze and create media texts, and evaluate the mass media landscape from a cultural, economic, and rhetorical perspective.
Program Outcomes
- Students will be able to access, analyze, evaluate and create media texts.
- Students will be able to understand the historical, economic, cultural, and aesthetic influences on media industries and media institutions.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CMST A180 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| CMST A240 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| JOUR A110 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9-10 | |
| Public Relations | ||
| Film As Literature | ||
| Student Newspaper I | ||
| Multi-Media Reporting and Producing | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Principles of Advertising | ||
| Introduction to Photography | ||
| Introduction to Digital Photography | ||
| Program Major Units | 18-19 | |
| AA General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ENGL A100 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| CMST A180 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA E2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 1 | |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 2 | 3-4 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 3 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
||
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| JOUR A110 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| CMST A240 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H |
American Government or American Government Honors |
3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 4 | 4 | |
| AA Global/Multicultural Requirement - CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| OCC ASS GE AREA D2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 6 | 0.5-4 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA D3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) or ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 7 | 3-4 | |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) or ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 8 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 12.5-18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OCC AA GE AREA E1 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 0.5-4 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 9 | 15 | |
| Units | 15.5-19 | |
| Total Units | 60-71 | |
- 1
OCC AA GE AREA E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from E1 and one course from E2
- 2
Major restricted electives - three (3) total courses required
- 3
Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AA Math Requirement and OCC AA GE AREA A2
- 4
OCC AA GE AREA B - 4 units required if taken with lab; 6 units required if lecture only courses
- 5
OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage
- 6
OCC AA Area C requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from C1 and one course from C2
- 7
- Can choose any degree applicable units if PHOT A120 (but NOT A120H) was used for AA GE Area C2
- 8
Can choose any degree applicable units if PHOT A123 was used for AA GE Area C2
- 9
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS