2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 09, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN Associate of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies (APR) Map for Transfer to Utah Tech BS Media Studies (Multimedia Journalism Emphasis) Major


AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Humanities and Communications
JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/commarea

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP
This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Associate of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies: Advertising/Public Relations at CSN AND PLAN TO TRANSFER TO UTAH TECH  to complete a BS Media Studies (Multimedia Journalism Emphasis) upon graduating from CSN.
 
HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP
The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the degree in four (4) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.
 
CSN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DESCRIPTION
An Academic Map suggests a schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the CSN catalog and serves as a general guideline to both help build a full schedule each semester and complete an Associate’s degree in two years or a Bachelor’s degree in four years. Some academic maps will serve as a guide for transfer offering both completion at CSN (first two years) and completion at another NSHE institution (second two years).
Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to confirm their official degree plans, to determine how the academic map will best fit your needs, and to ensure applicable course selection and sequencing.These maps are not a substitute for academic advisement - contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.

CSN General Education Requirements (34-39 Total Credits)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses

 

CSN Program Requirements (26-27 Total Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses

 

Transfer from CSN with A.A.


The guide is developed based on the completion of an associate degree or certificate program prior to transferring. Guides are for informational purposes only (not a binding contract), and may be subject to change based on catalog year.

UT Semester #1 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • MDIA 1130 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 1500 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 2010 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 3450 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 2210R or 3210R - Credits 3:

 

UT Semester #2 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • MDIA 1380/85 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 1560 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 3530 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 3610 (odd years) - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 3410 - Credits 3:

 

UT Semester #3 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • MDIA 3060 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 3550 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 4640 (even years) - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 4900R - Credits 3:
  • MDIA Emphasis Elective (UPPER) - Credits 3:

 

UT Semester #4 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Production/Practicum I or II - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 4360 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 4680 - Credits 3:
  • MDIA Emphasis Elective (UPPER) - Credits 3:
  • MDIA 4980 - Credits 3:
Special Notes
This degree guide is for informational purposes only (this is not an official degree plan/audit) and is subject to change depending on a student’s
catalog year. Students interested in using this degree guide as a reference should work directly with an academic advisor for the specie Bachelor’s
degree program. Students can access the advisor directory at the following link - https://advisement.utahtech.edu/advisors/.
All Bachelor’s degrees at the University require the following:
  • Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
  • Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
  • Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at UT for institutional residency.
  • Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
For specific degree-related/major GPA requirements or minimum course grade requirements, please consult with the appropriate academic advisor
through the advisor directory at https://advisement.utahtech.edu/advisors/.