Associate in Arts, Communication Arts - Journalism Option
Philadelphia, USA
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 25,083 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Communication Arts major at Delaware County Community College blends the theoretical with the practical by providing students with a foundation in the study of human communication that prepares them to continue academic study in the field. In particular, students select specialized programs and related electives by choosing one of three-degree program options: Communication Studies, Journalism, or Theatre. When selecting a Communication Arts program option, including courses and electives, the student should consult four-year transfer institution requirements.
The Journalism option is designed for students who wish to continue academic study in journalism, public relations, and/or mass communication. Students contemplating a career in print media, electronic media, photojournalism, or public relations should select this program.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Program Outcome
- Apply basic theories and principles of human communication.
- Explain the general theory and practices of mass communication, including media forms.
- Gather, evaluate, synthesize and accurately present and attribute content (text, images, video or sound) from a variety of sources, according to industry standards.
- Explain and adhere to important legal and ethical guidelines followed by journalists and public relations practitioners.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Delaware County Community College's Educational Foundation awards approximately $300,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility established by the donor. The application period for scholarships each year runs from mid-February to mid-April.
Curriculum
First Semester
- English Composition I
- Interpersonal Communication
- Select one of the following:
- American History I
- American History II
- World Civilizations I
- World Civilizations II
- Any transferrable Quantitative Reasoning designated MAT course 1
- Humanities Elective* (foreign language recommended)
Second Semester
- English Composition II: Writing About Literature
- Fundamentals of Journalism I
- Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Computer Science
- English Composition II: Writing About Literature
- ENG 130 Fundamentals of Journalism I
- Any PSY or SOC course
- Humanities Elective* (foreign language recommended)
Third Semester
- Fundamentals of Journalism II
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- Humanities Elective*
- Program Option Elective*
- Any transferable Scientific Inquiry designated science course
Fourth Semester
- Program Option Electives*
- Humanities Elective*
- Science or Mathematics Elective*
- Social Science Elective*
- Open Elective*
*For more information about electives, please contact the school or visit the course webpage.
English Language Requirements
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