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Concentration Courses
COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication . . . . . . . . . .
3
ENGL 219 Technical Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FILM 144 Digital Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
GRPH 111 Graphic Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Choose two of the following courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BMGT 221 Public Relations (3)
BMGT 225 Marketing (3)
COMM 105 Small Group Communication (3)
COMM 107 Career Communication (3)
ENGL 212 Newswriting and Reporting (3)
ENGL 241 Journalism Publication Practicum (3)
GRPH 112 Graphic Design II (3)
GRPH 114 Web Design I (3)
GRPH 132 Digital Photography I (3)
HUMN 104 Humanities in a Digital World (3)3
Electives
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Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting their electives.
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Music
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
Offers students concentrated training in music theory and practical applicaiton to
prepare them for acceptance and transfer into 4-year music degree programs, to
obtain an Associate of Arts degree, or to pursue individual musical directions.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement
.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Graphic Design
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
The Graphic Design Area of Concentration has been
discontinued. No new students will be admitted to the AOC
program. New students should select the Graphic Design
A.A.S.degree (located on page 90).
Mass Communication
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
Designed to teach students to critically examine all types of media including
film, television, advertising, journalism, and digital media to understand how it
impacts, and is impacted by, society. Mass communication careers often require
specific expertise, so this program offers concentrations of courses leading to
applied knowledge in areas such as graphic design, digital video production, and
technical communications. This concentration outfits the student with practical
knowledge to prepare students to continue media studies at other universities.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within
the first 24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher
education curriculum providing coherent intellectual experience for all
students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement, a 3-credit PHED,
HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course.
Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of“C”or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communication Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab Science (GenEd course list) .
7
General Education Elective
Select from GenEd course list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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