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Journalism AA-T Degree

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) - A Degree with a guarantee: This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
GE Pattern:
CSU GE Breadth / IGETC
Total Units:
60.5-65

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
CSU GE
IGETC
ME
JOUR 310 / COMM 351 / ENGWR 384
Major Elective
3
D
4
GE
Arts/Humanities
3
C1
3A
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
E
GE
ENGWR 300 ** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
A2
1A
Elec
***Elective
3

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students only. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, choose any course from CSU GE Area E.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 300-499.

Semester 2

14.5-18 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
CSU GE
IGETC
Maj
JOUR 300
Newswriting and Reporting
3
Maj
JOUR 410 +
College Media Production I
3
CoReq
JOUR 420
College Media Production Lab I
0.5-3
Maj
STAT 300 * / 480 H / PSYC 330
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
3-4
B4
2A
GE
Oral Communication
3
A1
1C
Elec
**Elective
2

+JOUR 420 is the corequisite for JOUR 410


*If you don\'t place directly in STAT 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT 300 combo course.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 300-499.

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
CSU GE
IGETC
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Physical Science
3
B1
5A
GE
Arts/Humanities
3
C2
3B
GE
Critical Thinking
3
A3
1B
GE
**Social Sciences
3
D
4

*Major elective - Choose 3 units from the following: COMM 311+, COMM 361, (ECON 302 or 304), (ENGWR 302 or 482(H))+, JOUR 420, PHIL 325, PHOTO 302, (POLS 301 or 481), POLS 302

+Prerequisite for COMM 311 & 361 and ENGWR 302 & 482: ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better


**For students following the CSU path, this course can be any CSU GE Area D course. For students following the IGETC path, this course must be an IGETC Area 4 course in a discipline other than JOUR, COMM or ENGWR.

Semester 4

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
CSU GE
IGETC
ME
JOUR 360 + / PHOTO 350 + / JOUR 364 + / PHOTO 380 + / JOUR 411 +
Major Elective
3
GE
Arts/Humanities
3
C1 or C2
3A or 3B
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
F
7
GE
Biological Science
3
B2
5B
GE
*Lab
1
B3
5C
Elec
**Elective
3

+Prerequisite for JOUR 360 & PHOTO 350: PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for JOUR 364 & PHOTO 380: PHOTO 302 & 312 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for JOUR 411: JOUR 410 with a grade of "C" or better, Corequisite: JOUR 421


*Area CSU B3/IGETC 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in B1/5A or B2/5B.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 300-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.


ADT Requirements

Transfer degrees require the following:

  1. Complete all required courses for a major with a grade of "C" or better.
  2. Complete 60 CSU-transferable units. At least 12 of the 60 units must be earned at Sacramento City College.
  3. Complete one of the following general education (GE) patterns.  Meet with your SCC Counselor to discuss the appropriate GE pattern for your individual transfer/graduation goals:

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Department Note

The Journalism faculty are no longer requiring students to take JOUR 302 as a prerequisite for JOUR 300 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the department by calling, 916-558-2325.

Counselor Notes

  • All AA-Ts and AS-Ts are designed to transfer to CSUs in most majors.     Students who wish to transfer to a UC are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine additional major requirements. 
  • Math – you may have other options for transfer level math; check with your counselor.
  • Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Published October 18, 2023

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