Optimum Transfer Guide: Electronic Media & Communications Texas Common Course Number System (TCCNS) Why Study Electronic Media? The Electronic Media program is designed to train story-tellers proficient in convergent media forms who can create, analyze, and compete in diverse U.S. and global media marketplaces. The EMC program offers professional courses in electronic media, visual communications, digital media production, photography, and writing to provide a broad and thorough liberal arts education. The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) aids students in the transfer of general academic courses between Texas public colleges and universities throughout the state. Course recommendations in this transfer guide are expressed in TCCNS designations. Applying Transfer Hours to a Four-year Degree ▪ The Transfer Evaluation Office in the Why Study EM&C at Texas Tech? The College of Mass Communications is one of the largest mass communications undergraduate programs in the United States. Texas Tech is recognized as a leader among the nation’s elite mass communications programs with an undergraduate curriculum that emphasizes a broadbased communications education that prepares students for rapid changes in A Wealth of Opportunities: ▪ Undergraduate Research The Center for Communication Research, Convergent Media Resource Center, and the Institute for Hispanic and International Communication all promote research in several different areas. ▪ Study Abroad Feel the need to work in an international firm. Study Abroad offers students an opportunity to learn foreign language while studying in a foreign country. Talks to your advisor for more information. information/communications industries. The college seeks to prepare students to become leaders in their respective professions. Our courses provide students with the opportunities to think critically and to communicate effectively. (806) 742.0876 ▪ Graduate Education The College of Mass Communications offers both the Masters of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students seeking admission to the graduate program should consult the college’s associate dean of graduate studies before enrolling in any courses. ▪ Professional Career The Career Center, designed specifically for Mass Communication Students, is a resource for internship and job assistance, career counseling, resume and portfolio development plus a variety of other career cctr@ttu.edu Office of the Registrar at Texas Tech determines which courses taken at another institution may be accepted for credit. ▪ The academic associate dean of the Texas Tech college in which a student enrolls has authority for determining which courses will be applied toward the specific degree program chosen. ▪ Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses fulfilling requirements in majors, minors, or specialization's. ▪ A maximum of 66 semester credit hours from two-year institutions may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree at four-year institutions. Although, all credit hours presented on the sending institution's transcripts will be evaluated and equivalent college level courses posted to the student's academic record. For more information on transfer course equivalencies, access the Texas Tech Transfer Equivalency Guidebooks: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/TEO/ teo_printableEquivalencyGuidebooks.asp x www.cctr.ttu.edu Electronic Media & Communications Optimum Course Sequencing Plan: Catalog 2011-2012 College College of Mass Communications GPA for Admission to TTU 12-23 hours = 2.50 cumulative > 24 hours = 2.25 cumulative Department Electronic Media & Communications GPA Needed to Declare Major 2.75 cumulative Degree Minimum Hours for Degree Bachelor of Arts 120 semester credit hours FIRST YEAR FALL SPRING Semester Grade Hours Needed Course Grade Earned Semester Grade Grade Hours Needed Earned Course ENGL 1301 3 >C ENGL 1302 3 >C MATH 1314 or 1324 3 >C MATH 1342 or 2342 3 >C GOVT 2301 or 2305* 3 Natural Science core w/lab 4 Foreign Language 1411* 4 Foreign Language 1412* 4 COMM 1307 3 GOVT 2302 or 2306* 3 Semester Total * >C 16 Semester Total Political Science/ American Government– both courses should be taken at same institution (i.e. 2301 & 2302 or 2305 & 2306). ** Students must earn credit through the sophomore year of a single foreign language. High school background may effect the first course needed. Check with the academic advisors at cctr@ttu.edu. * 17 Political Science/ American Government– both courses should be taken at same institution (i.e. 2301 & 2302 or 2305 & 2306). ** Students must earn credit through the sophomore year of a single foreign language. High school background may effect the first course needed. Check with the academic advisors at cctr@ttu.edu. QUESTIONS? Contact Texas Tech academic advisors at the Office of Community College & Transfer Relations (cctr@ttu.edu) SECOND YEAR FALL SPRING Semester Hours Grade Needed ENGL 2311 3 >C ENGL 2351 3 >C ECO 2301 3 >C ECO 2302 3 >C HIST 1301 3 HIST 1302 3 Foreign Language 2311 3 Foreign Language 2312 3 SPCH 1315 3 Natural Science core w/lab 4 Course Semester Total Grade Earned 15 Course Semester Total Semester Grade Grade Hours Needed Earned 16 DEADLINES 1. 2. 3. 4. January 1 - Complete Texas Common Application for Summer 1 admission at www.applytexas.org. Feb 1 - Complete scholarship application online at www.scholarships.ttu.edu/scholarship. March 1 - Complete FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. After you receive your admit letter, watch for an email invitation to Red Raider Orientation and register to attend. SUMMER Attend Red Raider Orientation BEGIN THIRD YEAR AT TEXAS TECH From here, it’s possible.