Journalism Major Guide 2024-2025

Journalism majors master skills in reporting, editing, photojournalism, ethics, and media law that are needed for careers in print and digital media. Journalism programs emphasize written, oral, and visual communication and include study of theories and values that are the foundation of the journalism profession. Graduates are prepared for careers in media organizations and news outlets.

Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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AGEC Requirement

The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-A.

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AGEC-A Course List

Pima Community College Courses

The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Journalism.

COURSES
Journalism / Newswriting	JRN 101
Media & Society	JRN 102
Photojournalism	JRN 280

Pima Community College Electives

The elective courses listed below may be applicable to your degree depending on which university you choose.

COURSES
Public Speaking	CMN 110*

* ASU - Is not a direct equivalent at ASU. Students will have to take the required university course upon transfer.

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

Bachelor's Degree for Journalism

UNIVERSITY / LOCATION	DEGREE	MAJOR	LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State University	BS	Graphic Information Technology (User Experience) *see ASU catalog degree requirements, may differ from common courses listed below	None
Arizona State University	BA	Journalism & Mass Communication	4th Semester Proficiency
Arizona State University	BA	Mass Communication and Media Studies	None
Arizona State University	BA	Sports Journalism	Y
Northern Arizona University	BSJour	Journalism	None
NAU-Statewide & Online	BS	Strategic Communcation	None
University of Arizona	BA	Studies of Global Media	4th Semester Proficiency

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