AAS Journalism and Public Relations
Ken Gordon School of Communication, Creative and Digital Media
Digital Media and Communication
Programme Description
This programme is designed to enable students to function as paraprofessionals in dynamic and fast-paced media and communication environments. It facilitates their advancement to increasingly higher levels of responsibility in the workplace and provides them with a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue studies at undergraduate level.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C. *Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
Mature Entry: Applicants over 25, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience are also considered for admission. Such candidates must submit detailed curriculum vitae and a portfolio of their work with the application form. The Department may also conduct interviews to determine the candidate’s readiness to pursue the certificate programme.
At the Chair’s discretion, some applicants can use successful completion of the Certificate in Journalism to enter the AAS in Journalism and Public Relations programme.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | COMM 120 | Critical Reading and Writing Skills for Journalism and Communication Majors | 4 |
| Course in the Major | COMM 121 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Course in the Major | COMM 130 | Understanding Human Communication | 3 |
| Course in the Major | JOUR 123 | Fundamentals of Reporting | 3 |
| Course in the Major | JOUR 131 | Ethics in Journalism and Public Relations | 3 |
| Course in the Major | JOUR 244 | Media/Public Relations Internship OR | 4 |
| Course in the Major | JOUR 255 | Media/Public Relations Practicum | 4 |
| Course in the Major | JOUR 275 | Critical Analysis of Media and TV Coverage | 3 |
| Course in the Major | LAWW 270 | Laws Affecting Journalism and Public Relations | 3 |
| Course in the Major | PUBR 139 | Introduction to Strategic Public Relations | 3 |
| Course in the Major | PUBR 221 | Image, Etiquette and Protocol | 2 |
| Course in the Major | ADVT 230 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| Course in the Major | GRDE 127 | Digital Communication Design | 3 |
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 37 | ||
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 100 | First Year Experience Course | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | LIBS 130 | Fundamentals of Research | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 108 | Oral Presentation Skills | 3 |
| Total Core Curriculum Courses | 15 | ||
| Choose six (6) credits from the list of courses below | |||
| Elective Course in the Major | JOUR 135 | Photo Journalism | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | JOUR 298 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | JOUR 281 | Broadcast News Writing | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | MGMT 200 | Events Management | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | FILM 140 | Introduction to Video Production | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | COMM 140 | Speech Writing | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | COMM 135 | Voice and Presentation | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | MKTG 205 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | FILM 150 | Script Writing I | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | ENGL 270 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | ADVT 241 | Digital Photography and Animation for Advertising | 3 |
| Elective Course in the Major | FILM 261 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| Total Credits for Elective Courses in the Major | 18 | ||
| Support Course | ENTP 210 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total Support Course Credits | 3 |
Additional Information
Semester
September & January Semesters
In Person / Online / Blended
Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
Yes
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
North Learning Centre
Email:
DMAC@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 8612
