Associate of Arts Degree
The Journalism Associate in Arts Degree Program requires a total of 18 units all of which are in required courses listed below. The degree provides a sound base for students interested in journalism, and could lead to employment at a media outlet.
Program Justification
Revising degree to accommodate new classes that were created to comply with changes to repeatability.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Upon successful completion of courses in the A.A. Degree in Journalism program, students will be able to assess the news value of an article.
Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of courses in the A.A. Degree in Journalism program, students will be able to construct a factual, well-sourced article for publication.
Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of courses in the A.A. Degree in Journalism program, students will be able to create a multimedia story suitable for publication
Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of courses in the A.A. Degree in Journalism program, students will be able to to evaluate a written or broadcast story and identify libel or slander.
| Required Courses: 18 units | Units | |
| JOUR 101 F | Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 102 F | Advanced Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 110 F | Mass Media Survey | 3 |
| JOUR 222 F | Introduction to News Media Production | 3 |
| JOUR 132 F | Introduction to Magazine Production | 3 |
| PHOT 111 F | Introduction to Photography from Analog to Digital | 3 |
| CRTV 129 F | Broadcast News | 3 |
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| JOUR 210 F | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |