Nov 26, 2024

Butler Community College 2019-20 Catalog

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Butler Community College 2019-20 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mass Communication, Journalism (AAS)

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Program Information

The AAS Mass Communication-Journalism degree prepares students to create news, documentary, feature, interview, editorial and visual content using professional multimedia equipment and techniques. Students are exposed to all facets of journalism through work at our award-winning newspaper, magazine, radio, television, and online media outlets. Writing, advanced reporting, audio-video production, and media buying and selling are part of the course of study.

Butler Community College is committed to flexible pathways for our student’s success. Courses are offered in varying delivery formats; face-to-face, blended and online. When reviewing this pathway, please check the Class Schedule to identify which format the course is offered to make sure you are selecting the delivery modality that fits your needs.

Contact Information

Mike Swan
Department Chair, Professor
316.322.3280
Office: BOE, 105
mswan@butlercc.edu

First Term: 17 Credit Hours

PD 122. Engaging in Fine Arts and Communication Credits: 1
MC 100. Photojournalism Credits: 3
MC 161. Introduction to Mass Communications Credits: 3 ♦
MC 162. Reporting 1 Credits: 3
EG 101. English Composition 1 Credits: 3
MA 135. College Algebra Credits: 3 or higher

Select one: 1 Credit Hour

MC 145. Newspaper Practicum 1 Credits: 1
MC 147. Magazine Practicum 1 Credits: 1

Second Term: 16 Credit Hours

MC 210. Broadcast Reporting Credits: 3
MC 169. Introduction to Audio and Video Production Credits: 3 ♦
SP 100. Public Speaking Credits: 3
EG 102. English Composition 2 Credits: 3
MC 261. Reporting 2 Credits: 3

Select one: 1 Credit Hour

MC 146. Newspaper Practicum 2 Credits: 1
MC 148. Magazine Practicum 2 Credits: 1

Third Term: 15-17 Credit Hours

MC 291. Media Buying and Selling Credits: 3 ♦
MC 206. Introduction to Film Theory Credits: 3

Select one: 1 Credit Hour

MC 245. Newspaper Practicum 3 Credits: 1
MC 247. Magazine Practicum 3 Credits: 1

Select one: 2-4 Credit Hours

AG 111. Agriculture in our Society Credits: 2
BA 110. Introduction to Business Credits: 3
CJ 102. Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
EV 150. Environmental Issues Credits: 3
PH 111. Introduction to Meteorology Credits: 4

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

AR 100. Art Appreciation Credits: 3
MU 100. Music Appreciation Credits: 3
TA 206. Introduction to Theatre Art Credits: 3

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

BS 105. Sociology Credits: 3
BS 160. General Psychology Credits: 3

Fourth Term: 13 Credit Hours

MC 290. Convergence Media Credits: 3 ♦
MC 205. Writing for Electronic Media Credits: 3
IP 195. Professional Internship 1 Credits: 3

Select one: 1 Credit Hour

MC 246. Newspaper Practicum 4 Credits: 1
MC 248. Magazine Practicum 4 Credits: 1

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

EC 200. Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
EC 201. Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HS 131. US History 1 Credits: 3
HS 132. US History 2 Credits: 3
PO 141. American Federal Government Credits: 3

Total Degree Pathway Credit Hours: 61-63

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