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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Journalism and New Media Studies
Major: 8146
Effective Term: 2024 Fall   
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 09.0401
Program Availability: CG   EM   GC   MC   PC   PV   RS   SC   SM  
Instructional Council: Journalism and New Media Studies
Total Credits: 61-67
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-3021.00 Broadcast News Analysts
27-3043.04 Copy Writers

Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-3022.00 Reporters and Correspondents
27-3031.00 Public Relations Specialist
27-3041.00 Editors


Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Journalism and New Media Studies provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students interested in broadcast, print, and new media journalism transfer and is also designed to provide students with general, practical and marketable skills that will enable them to seek entry-level employment in various media outlets, including: newspapers, magazines, community journals, online websites, radio and television. News judgment is integrated as a critical component of the coursework along with an awareness of global and cultural differences. Students will develop a portfolio of work that will exhibit students` abilities to write both news and feature stories.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Produce stories appropriate to their medium and venue, from conceptualization to publication, including research, confirmation of credible sources, writing, and editing. (JRN201, JRN101, JRN105, JRN125, JRN205, JRN208, JRN210, JRN212, JRN213, JRN216, JRN225, JRN226, JRN232, JRN240AC, JRN290, JRN298AA, JRN298AB, JRN298AC, COM100, COM225, GBS221, MAT206, PHI101, PHI103, PHI105, PSY230, SWU225, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA])
2. Analyze and adapt to a professional context within the journalism industry in order to work effectively. (JRN101, JRN105, JRN205, JRN208, JRN210, JRN212, JRN213, JRN225, JRN226, JRN232, JRN240AC, JRN290, JRN298AA, JRN298AB, JRN298AC, COM100, COM225, GBS221, MAT206, MCO120, MCO220, PSY230, SWU225, (COM), (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ])
3. Describe the contemporary field of journalism, including media, markets and specializations. (JRN201, JRN201, JRN208, MCO120, MCO220, COM100, COM225, (COM))
4. Demonstrate written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with diverse populations and individuals. (JRN201, JRN101, JRN205, JRN210, JRN212, JRN213, JRN216, JRN225, JRN226, JRN232, JRN240AC, JRN290, JRN298AA, JRN298AB, JRN298AC, COM100, COM225, MCO120, MCO220, PHI101, PHI103, PHI105, POS110, PSY101, SOC101, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
5. Develop and maintain professional networks and relationships within the field of journalism. (JRN201, JRN205, JRN208, JRN210, JRN212, JRN213, JRN216, JRN226, JRN232, JRN240AC, JRN290, JRN298AA, JRN298AB, JRN298AC, COM100, COM110, COM230, MCO120, MCO220, POS110, PSY101, SOC101, (COM), [SB])
6. Apply media law and ethics to journalistic situations. (JRN201, JRN101, JRN105, JRN125, JRN201, JRN205, JRN210, JRN212, JRN213, JRN216, JRN225, JRN226, JRN232, JRN240AC, JRN290, JRN298AA, JRN298AB, JRN298AC, MCO120, MCO220, PHI101, PHI103, PHI105, POS110, PSY101, SOC101, (CRE), [HU], [SB])
7. Evaluate and employ the strengths of self and others to achieve common goals in group settings. (JRN201, JRN125, JRN205, JRN210, JRN212, JRN213, JRN216, JRN226, JRN232, JRN240AC, JRN290, JRN298AA, JRN298AB, JRN298AC, COM100, COM225, MCO120, MCO220, PHI101, PHI103, PHI105, POS110, PSY101, SOC101, (COM), [HU], [SB])
8. Incorporate new and emerging digital technologies ethically and efficiently to meet current trends. (JRN201, JRN101, JRN105, JRN125, JRN208, JRN212, JRN213, JRN216, JRN226, JRN232, JRN225, JRN240AC, JRN290, JRN298AA, JRN298AB, JRN298AC, COM100, COM225, PHI101, PHI103, PHI105, (COM), [FYC], [HU])
9. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
Required Courses
FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3
+ JRN201 News Writing 3
Credits: 4-6

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

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