AA Journalism
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AA Journalism
The programme combines theoretical analysis with practical industry-immersion. This associate degree takes cognizance of the constitutional foundation of freedom of expression, freedom of the press and its pillars of responsibility, accuracy, balance and fairness. It aims to produce graduates who can move easily into newsrooms across the country. It is the first two years of the BA in Journalism.
Five (5) CSEC (CXC)/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 or beyond
Applicants who possess CAPE or A’Level qualifications may be considered for advanced standing (the award of credits towards your degree programme).
COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. |
| COMM 120 | Critical Reading and Writing Skills for Journalism and Communication Majors | 4 | FYEC 100 | First Year Experience Course | 3 |
| COMM 121 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| COMM 130 | Communication III: Understanding Human Communication | 3 | LIBS 130 | Fundamentals Research Skills | 3 |
| COMM 135 | Voice and Presentation | 3 | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| FILM 140 | Introduction to Video Production | 3 | SPAN 100 | Introduction to Spanish | 3 |
| JOUR 123 | Fundamentals of Reporting | 3 | COMM 108 | Oral Presentation Skills | 3 |
| JOUR 131 | Ethics in Journalism and Public Relations | 3 | Total Core Curriculum Courses | 18 | |
| JOUR 135 | Photojournalism | 3 | |||
| JOUR 244 | Media/Public Relations Internship | 4 | |||
| JOUR 275 | Critical Analysis of the Media and TV coverage | 3 | |||
| JOUR 281 | Broadcast News Writing | 3 | |||
| JOUR 298 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 | |||
| LAWW 270 | Laws Affecting Journalism/Public Relations | 3 | |||
| PUBR 221 | Image, Etiquette and Protocol | 2 | |||
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 43 | ||||
The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.
| Fees | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
| Applications: Paper-based | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Application |
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Insurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.
All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.
The College accepts the following methods of payment:
Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Important:
Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.
For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.
The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.
Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)
The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:
For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: [email protected]
To be awarded the AA degree in Journalism, students must successfully complete 61 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:
| Required courses in the major area of study | 43 credits |
| Total credits in the major area of study | 43 credits |
| Core curriculum courses | 18 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 61 credits |
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