Journalism AA Designated Degree Requirements

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/sites/highered/files/documents/STAA%20JOURNALISM%20FINAL%2006.2021.pdf

Courses that Fulfill General Education Requirements (31 credits)

(Written) Communication

ENG 121English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

ENG 122English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

or

ENG 122English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

and

GT Pathways Course(s)GT Pathways-approved GT-CO3 course

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Mathematics

One GT Pathways Mathematics course (GT-MA1), prefer MAT 120: Mathematics for the Liberal Arts. (There are some exceptions for different four year schools, please see an advisor.)

Total Credit Hours:3

Arts and Humanities

Two GT Pathways Arts and Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, or GT-AH4).

Total Credit Hours:6

History

One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)

Total Credit Hours:3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Two GT Pathways Social and Behavioral Sciences courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3)

Total Credit Hours:6

Natural and Physical Sciences

Two GT Pathways Natural and Physical Sciences courses (GT-SC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).

Total Credit Hours:7

Total Credit Hours: 31

Additional Requirements (12 credits)

Additional Required Courses

JOU 105Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3

3

JOU 106Media News and Reporting

3

JOU 225New Media

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Any one of the following:

JOU 121Photojournalism

3

JOU 215Publications Prod & Design

3

JOU 231Intro to Public Relations

4

JOU 241Feature and Magazine Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Electives (17 credits)

Free Electives

See section on limitations regarding any additional courses taken in the major.
Electives CANNOT be additional JOU courses.

Students should consider using their free electives to consider exploring an additional area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 17

Total Credit Hours: 60