Journalism (AA-T Degree A0400)
Humanities and Social Science Division
The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer provides a broad base of education in the discipline and introduces students to journalism and multimedia. It gives students the option of studying journalistic writing for traditional and online media. Completion of the degree provides students with the core skills and knowledge needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Journalism. Students who earn this degree will be able to transfer to university or enter the local job market. In this program, students will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of news gathering, organizing, writing, and disseminating information.
To earn an Associate in Arts degree for Transfer a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| JOUR 100 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| JOUR 101 | Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media | 3 |
| JOUR 114 | Student News Media Staff | 3 |
| LIST A | ||
| Choose one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Writing and Reporting for Mass Media | ||
| Introduction to Public Relations | ||
| Student News Media Editing Staff | ||
| Multimedia Storytelling | ||
| LIST B | ||
| Choose two courses from the following | 6-7 | |
| Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics | ||
or BUSC 1AH | Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or ENGL 1CH | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| Basic Digital and Film Photography | ||
| Introduction to American Government and Politics | ||
or POLI 1H | Introduction to American Government and Politics - Honors | |
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Argumentation and Debate | ||
or SPCH 20H | Argumentation and Debate - Honors | |
| Total Units for Major | 18-19 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 1 | 39-42 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
| 1 | Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Critically and ethically evaluate and apply functions of the mass media.
- Create and/or analyze content in diverse settings.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Guided Pathways of Study
When students can identify a career goal early on in their educational journey, they are more likely to complete on time and succeed. Consistent guidance and a clear outline of the required courses help support students decisions in choosing the right program for them. Explore below to find the programs that most interest you.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| JOUR 101 | Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media 3 | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition 4 | 4 |
| CSU ARTS | CSU GE C1 Arts Crse 3 | 3 |
| CSU SELF | CSU GE E Lifelong n SelfDev cr 3 | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| JOUR 100 | Introduction to Mass Communications 3 | 3 |
| CSU MATH | CSU GE B4 Mathematics Crse 3 | 3-4 |
| CSU CRTTH | CSU Area A-3 Crit Thnkg Course 3 | 3-4 |
| Units | 9-11 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions 3 | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CSU HUM | CSU GE C2 Humanities Crse 3 | 3-4 |
| CSU SCNC1 | CSU GE B1 Physical Sc Crse 3 | 3-5 |
| CSU LAB | CSU GE B3 Phy/Life Sc Lab Crse 1 | 1-2 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) 3 | 1-5 |
| CSU elective to meet transfer units CSU elective to meet transfer units | ||
| Units | 8-16 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions 3 | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CSU ART/H | CSU GE C-1 or C-2 Art/Hum Crse 3 | 3-4 |
| CSU SCNC2 | CSU GE B2 Life Sc Crse 3 | 3-5 |
| CSU ETHS | CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies 3 | 3 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) 3 | 1-5 |
| CSU elective to meet transfer units CSU elective to meet transfer units | ||
| Units | 10-17 | |
| Total Units | 46-63 | |
