Journalism – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer to CSU

 

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0602.00

The 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. 

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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

REQUIRED CORE
COMM 001SURVEY OF MASS COMMUNICATION3
JOUR 002BEGINNING JOURNALISM3
JOUR 007ANEWSWRITING AND MAKE-UP I4
LIST A - SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:3-4
JOUR 004A
REPORTING AND NEWSWRITING
JOUR 007B
NEWSWRITING AND MAKE-UP II
JOUR 009
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
JOUR 042A
BEGINNING PHOTOJOURNALISM
or PHOT 042A
 BEGINNING PHOTOJOURNALISM
LIST B - SELECT TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:6-8
ECON 001A
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
or ECON 001AH
 HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
or ECON 001B
 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
or ECON 001BH
 HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
ENGL 001C
INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION–CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT
or ENGL 001CH
 HONORS INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION–CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT
POLS 001
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POLS 002
COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
PHIL 025
INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING
or PHIL 025H
 HONORS CRITICAL THINKING
PHIL 030
LOGIC
or PHIL 033
 INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC
SPCH 006
ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
SPCH 013
INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
STAT 015
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 Subtotal19-22
CSU General Education or IGETC CSU Pattern37-39
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60

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General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

Catalog Year
This information reflects the information from the 2024-2025 catalog. If you have questions about a previous version, please review our Catalog Archives and/or speak with a Counselor.