Map for Transfer: CSN AA Journalism/Media Studies (Ad/PR) to Utah Tech University BS Media Studies (Multimedia Journalism Emphasis) Major

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WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Journalism/Media Studies: Advertising/Public Relations, AA at CSN and plan to transfer to Utah Tech University to complete a BS Media Studies (Multimedia Journalism Emphasis) upon graduating from CSN.

Students should visit the Utah Tech University Transfer Students web page for transfer course grade and GPA requirements.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map totals a minimum of 60 credits and assumes no transferred coursework. It 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. Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

CSN Semester #1 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3-5: Options Include: MATH 120 or MATH 120E
English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3-5: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Public Speaking
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: JOUR 100 - Introduction to Journalism and Media Studies

CSN Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 16
Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 102 or ENG 114
Analytical Reasoning (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: PHIL 102 or PHIL 114
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: JOUR 101 - Critical Analysis of the Mass Media
Natural Science No Lab Experience (General Education) - Credits 3:

Options without Lab (and No Prerequisites and three (3) credits) include: ANTH 102 or AST 103 or AST 104 or BIOL 112 or BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or BIOL 116 or BIOL 120 or BIOL 121 or BIOL 220 or CHEM 105 or ENV 101 or ENV 220 or GEOG 103 or GEOG 117 or GEOL 100 or GEOL 105

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: Options Include: HIST 100 or PSC 101

CSN Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Literature (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 231 or ENG 232
Natural Science with Lab Experience (General Education) - Credits 3-4:

Three (3) Credit Option with Lab (No Prerequisites): BIOL 122

Four (4) Credit Options with Lab (No Prerequisites) include: ANTH 102 and ANTH 110L ; or AST 103 and AST 105 ; or AST 104 and AST 105 ; or BIOL 101 ; or CHEM 105 and CHEM 106 ; or CHEM 107 ; or GEOG 103 and GEOG 104 ; or GEOL 101 ; or PHYS 110

Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: JOUR 102 - News Reporting and Writing
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: JOUR 210 - Introduction to Public Relations
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: JOUR 220 - Fundamentals of Applied Media Aesthetics

CSN Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 14
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Social Science (General Education) - Credits 6: See a counselor or advisor to choose course options without prerequisites, are valued at 3 credits each, and are different prefixes from each other and the Social Science course completed in semester #1.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: JOUR 261 - Introduction to IMC
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: JOUR 276 - Design Principles of Advertising/Publications
Internship Elective (Major Requirements) - Credits 2: JOUR 290 - Internship in Journalism

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 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

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 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

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 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

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 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

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/.