Academics
Journalism (AAJOUR)
Associate in Arts Degree
Description
This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution and major in journalism. Three specialty courses provide a solid background in journalism-related content. Students in the program will gain invaluable experience in areas of a career in journalism.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- English/Writing Dept
- Advisors
- David Waskin
Requirements
First Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 130 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| JRN 111 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Computer and Information Literacy | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 4 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences* | 4 | |
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 226 | Composition II | 3 | |
| JRN 216 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRN 217 | Feature Writing | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) 1 Any 100-level or above courses | 3 | ||
| Restricted Elective(s) 1 Any 100-level or above course from COM, GDT, INP, PHO, PLS or VID | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| JRN 220 | Journalism for the Web | 3 | |
| Elective(s) 2 Any 100-level or above course to bring the total credits to a minimum of 60. | 3 | ||
| Restricted Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course from COM, GDT, INP, PHO, PLS or VID | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Transfer students should select a lab-based, MACRAO-approved science course.
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