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0602.00The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Degree prepares students for transfer into the CSU system in the Journalism major. It includes theory of mass communications, introduction to news writing, and practical experience reporting, writing and producing a weekly online news publication and printed student magazine. The curriculum also features experience with digital publishing/editing and online publishing software. Careers in this field include reporters, writers, producers, news researchers, feature article writers, social media managers, and editorial, data and design specialists employed in print and online newspapers, magazines, and digital publications. Related fields include public relations, marketing, advertising and copywriting.
Requirements for the Major
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- earn a grade of C or better, or “P” if the course is graded on a P/NP basis, in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.
Program Outcomes
- Cooperate with editors and other staff members in a news room environment to produce and publish a weekly online campus news publication.
- Produce a portfolio showing a range of published multimedia stories demonstrating skills in reporting news, feature, opinion, and sports stories.
- Act as publication editors to direct staff members, make editorial decisions and organize publication content.
Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Degree
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE | ||
| COMM 001 | SURVEY OF MASS COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| JOUR 002 | BEGINNING JOURNALISM | 3 |
| JOUR 007A | NEWSWRITING AND MAKE-UP I | 4 |
| LIST A - SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | 3-4 | |
| REPORTING AND NEWSWRITING | ||
| NEWSWRITING AND MAKE-UP II | ||
| PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| BEGINNING PHOTOJOURNALISM | ||
or PHOT 042A | BEGINNING PHOTOJOURNALISM | |
| LIST B - SELECT TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: | 6-8 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | ||
or ECON 001AH | HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | |
or ECON 001B | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | |
or ECON 001BH | HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | |
| INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION–CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT | ||
or ENGL 001CH | HONORS INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION–CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT | |
| INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | ||
| COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING | ||
or PHIL 025H | HONORS CRITICAL THINKING | |
| LOGIC | ||
or PHIL 033 | INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC | |
| ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION | ||
| STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | ||
or STAT 018 | STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
or STAT 050 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
or STAT 050H | HONORS ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Required Subtotal | 19-22 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC CSU Pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
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