Journalism Major Guide 2023-2024

Scottsdale Community College

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
  Scottsdale Community College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Journalism.
COURSES  
Journalism / NewswritingJRN 201
Media & SocietyMCO 120
PhotojournalismJRN 225

  Scottsdale Community College Electives
The elective courses listed below may be applicable to your degree depending on which university you choose.
COURSES  
Public SpeakingCOM 225

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Journalism
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State UniversityBSGraphic Information Technology (User Experience)
*see ASU catalog degree requirements, may differ from common courses listed below		None
Arizona State UniversityBAJournalism & Mass Communication
4th Semester Proficiency
Arizona State UniversityBAMass Communication and Media Studies
None
Arizona State UniversityBASports Journalism
Y
Northern Arizona UniversityBSJourJournalism
None
NAU-Statewide & OnlineBSStrategic Communcation
None
University of ArizonaBAStudies of Global Media
4th Semester Proficiency

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Be sure to meet with an Academic Advisor from Scottsdale Community College!