This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements and applies ONLY to students entering the program beginning fall 2019. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact LifeMap/Advising for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Semester 1
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
ENG-111College Writing I
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.
(Formerly Area 1)
Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
LCS-101Learning Community Seminar
ElectiveElective
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
LCS-101 satisfies the Learning Community Requirement
or
Choose one college-level course as an elective.
GenEd-QPSQuantitative Problem Solving
3-4
This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving.
(Formerly Area 4)
Choose one course from Quantitative Problem Solving Menu
Prerequisites: MAT-097 or MAT-098 or placement
GenEd-CCCCommunity & Cultural Contexts
3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.
(Formerly Areas 2 and 3)
Choose one course from Community and Cultural Contexts Menu
GenEd-CWCreative Work
3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.
(Formerly Area 6)
Choose one course from Creative Work Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
Students enrolling in this degree program can earn World Studies Emphasis certification simultaneously.
New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community Cluster within their first year.
Semester 2
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
ENG-112College Writing II
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.
(Formerly Area 1)
Prerequisite: ENG-111
Elective-1Concentration Elective 3
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Choose one Concentration Elective:
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts
COM-101 Film as Art
COM-171 Oral Communication
VMA-125 Introduction to Adobe Suite
VMA-111 Introduction to Mass Media
COM-242 Journalism II (Only offered in the Spring)
Elective-2Literature Elective
3
Choose one LIT course
Pre/co-requisite: ENG-111
Elective-3Math Elective
3-4
Choose one college-level MAT course
Prerequisites: MAT 097 or MAT-098 or placement
Elective-4Concentration Elective
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Choose one Concentration Elective:
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts
COM-101 Film as Art
COM-171 Oral Communication
VMA-125 Introduction to Adobe Suite
VMA-111 Introduction to Mass Media
COM-242 Journalism II (Only offered in the Spring)
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair.
Semester 3
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
COM-241Journalism I
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: ENG-095 or placement
GenEd-SRScientific Reasoning
4
This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning.
(Formerly Area 5)
Choose one course from Scientific Reasoning Menu
Elective-1Elective
3
Choose one college-level course
Elective-2Concentration Elective
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Choose one Concentration Elective:
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts
COM-101 Film as Art
COM-171 Oral Communication
VMA-125 Introduction to Adobe Suite
VMA-111 Introduction to Mass Media
COM-242 Journalism II (Only offered in the Spring)
Elective-3Behavioral Science Elective
3
Choose one PSY or SOC course
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
Continue preparations for transfer: write essays for transfer institution, collect letters of recommendation, apply for transfer.
Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap
Semester 4
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
Elective-1Literature Elective
3
Choose one LIT course
Pre/co-requisite: ENG-111
Elective-2Social Science Elective
3
Choose one HIS or GOV or PHIL or GEO course
Elective-3Lab Science Elective
4
Choose one 4-credit AST or BIO or CHM or GIS or ENV or PHY course
Elective-4Concentration Elective
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Choose one Concentration Elective:
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts
COM-101 Film as Art
COM-171 Oral Communication
VMA-125 Introduction to Adobe Suite
VMA-111 Introduction to Mass Media
COM-242 Journalism II (Only offered in the Spring)
GenEd-EGeneral Education Elective
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.
Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
Apply for graduation
Last Modified Date: May 28, 2019
Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:
Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and situations.
Write for a variety of purposes, adapting to varying audiences.
Write pieces for specific markets, such as news stories and traditional academic papers.
Use a computer to compose and edit papers and conduct Internet research.
Demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking.
Understand the dynamics of communication in a global context.
Career Outlook
Graduates of this concentration qualify to transfer to four-year colleges or universities that prepare students for professional careers in journalism, public relations, and media communications.
A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for entry into these fields. Graduate work may be necessary, as well.
