This degree or certificate prepares students to become qualified public relations
and other communications professionals through exploring nonfiction writing, media
production, media theory and media literacy.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to analyze and differentiate
the primary influences of dominant mass media on major cultural practices and social
and political institutions; research and explain the historical influences of dominant
communication technologies on society, culture and human behavior.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| MCOMM 101 |
Introduction to Mass Communications |
3 |
| MCOMM 120 |
Introductiohn to Public Relations |
3 |
| COMM C1000 |
Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| JOURN 102 |
Reporting the News |
3.5 |
| CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| JOURN 103 |
Student Publications Staff |
3 |
| JOURN 104 |
Student Publications Editor |
3 |
| COMM 117 |
Professional Voice-Over |
3 |
| COMM 105 |
Voice and Dictation |
3 |
| FTVM 120 |
Writing for Media |
3 |
| FTVM 131 |
Introduction to TV Studio Production |
3 |
| FTVM 135 |
Introduction to Audio Production |
3 |
| FTVM 139 |
Introduction to Editing |
3 |
| PHOTO 100 |
Digital Photography I |
3 |
| PHOTO 101 |
Traditional Photography I |
3 |
| BUSAD 163 |
Social Media Marketing I |
3 |
| BUSAD 165 |
Social Media Marketing II |
3 |
| BUSAD 166 |
Advertising |
3 |
|
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
|
| SOC S 105 |
Our Digital World: The Internet, Social Media, and Society |
3 |
| COMM 108 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| COMM 115 |
Gender and Communication |
3 |
| COMM 120 |
Introduction to Communication Theory |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
24.5 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
