Optimum Transfer Guide: Journalism
Why Study Journalism?
Augmenting Journalism education based in
valued traditions, the College of Mass
Communications journalism faculty and
staff work with news organizations in the
Southwest to provide the students meaningful internships and other career-advancing
opportunities. Texas Tech offers a multiplatform journalism program. All journalism majors study the unique attributes of
print, broadcast, and online news.
Texas Common Course Number
System (TCCNS)
A Wealth of Opportunities Await
▪ Undergraduate Research
▪ The Transfer Evaluation Office in the
▪ Study Abroad
▪ The academic associate dean of the
▪ Graduate Education
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 broad-based
communications education that prepares
students for rapid changes in information/
communications industries.
The College of Mass Communications
offers both the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students seeking admission to the graduate program
should consult the college’s dean of graduate studies before enrolling in any
courses.
Office of the Registrar at Texas Tech
determines which courses taken at
another institution may be accepted
for credit.
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:
The college seeks to prepare students to
become leader in their respective
professions. Our courses provide students
with the opportunities to think critically and
to communicate effectively.
(806) 742.0876
Applying Transfer Hours to a
Four-year Degree
The Center for Communication Research,
Convergent Media Resource Center, and
the Institute for Hispanic and International
Communication all promote research in
several different areas.
Feel the need to work in an international
firm. Study Abroad offers students an
opportunity to learn a foreign language
while studying in a foreign country. Talk to
your advisor for more information.
Why Journalism at Texas Tech?
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.
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/TEO/
teo_printableEquivalencyGuidebooks.asp
x.
cctr@ttu.edu
www.cctr.ttu.edu
Journalism
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 Journalism
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
COMM 1307
3
>C
Natural Science core w/lab
4
COMM 2302
3
>C
GOVT 2301 or 2305*
3
Foreign Language 1411**
4
Foreign Language 1412**
4
Semester Total
16
Semester Total
** 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
GOVT 2302 or 2306*
3
HIST 1301
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
Political Science/ American Government– both courses should be taken at same
institution (i.e. 2301 & 2302 or 2305 & 2306).
DEADLINES
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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.