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Broadcast Journalism A.A. Degree

This CRC program introduces students to the field of broadcast journalism and prepares them for jobs, internships or transfer to a four-year institution. If you are interested in transferring to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major.

Total Units:

59-62

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
JOUR 310 ¹ Mass Media and Society or	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)
JOUR 300 Newswriting and Reporting	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S
RTVF 330 Beginning Single Camera Production or	3		F, S
RTVF 331 Beginning Television Studio Production	3		F, S
RTVF 312 Beginning Radio and Podcasting or	3		F, S
RTVF 362 Digital Non-Linear Video Editing	3		F
CRC Area II(a)-Writing Competency	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su
CRC Area II(b)-Math Competency	3-4	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su

¹Also listed as RTVF 300

Semester 2

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
JOUR 310 ¹ Mass Media and Society or	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)
JOUR 300 ¹ Newswriting and Reporting	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S
RTVF 330 ¹ Beginning Single Camera Production or	3		F, S
RTVF 331 ¹ Beginning Television Studio Production	3		F, S
RTVF 312 Beginning Radio and Podcasting or	3		F, S
RTVF 362 Digital Non-Linear Video Editing	3		F
CRC Area VI-Ethnic/ Multicultural Studies	3		F, S, Su
CRC Area V(a)-American Institutions ²	3		F, S, Su

¹ Enroll in course not taken in Semester 1.

² Suggestion-POLS 301 Intro to Government: U.S. (3 units); F(O), S(O).

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
RTVF 370 Broadcast Writing & Announcing	3		F
CRC Area I-Humanities ¹	3		F, S, Su
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences	3		F, S, Su
3 units from List A	3	See List A	See List A
3 units from List A	3	See List A	See List A

¹ Suggestion-PHOTO 301 Beginning Photography (3 units); F, S.

Semester 4

14-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
RTVF 380 Broadcast Journalism	3	Advisory: JOUR 300, RTCF 362 & RTVF 370 & ability to type	S
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Edu Activity	1		F, S, Su
CRC Area V(b)-Social Behavioral Sciences ¹	3		F, S ,Su
CRC Area III(b)-Life Development Skills 1 ²	2-3		F, S, Su
Elective ³	3		F, S, Su
Elective ³	2-3		F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

¹ If JOUR 310 is not completed.

² Suggestion-RTVF 498 Work Experience in RTVD (2-3 units); F(O,P), S(O), Su(O).

³ Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

List A-a minimum of 6 units from the following

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
JOUR 351 Public Relations Writing and Media Techniques	3		S
JOUR 410 College Media Production I	3	Eligibility for ENGWR 300; Advisory: Co/pre-req JOUR 300, 335, 404 or PHOTO 302	F, S
PHOTO 301 Beginning Photography	3		F, S
RTVF 315 Voice and Diction for Broadcasting	3		S
RTVF 319 Beginning Audio Production	3		F, S
RTVF 360 Introduction to Motion Graphics: Adobe After Effects	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
RTVF 376 ¹ Advertising	3		F, S
RTVF 498 Work Experience in Radio, Television and Film	0.5-4		F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
COMM 480 ² Honors Seminar: Political Campaign Communication	3	ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering

¹ Also listed as MKT 314.

² Also listed as HONOR 340.

Career Options/Outlook:

Broadcast news analysts analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Anchor, Broadcast Meteorologist, Content Director, News Anchor, News Director, Radio News Anchor, Radio Talk Show Host, Sports Director, Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor), Weekend Anchor

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

540

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

9% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$49,850/yr

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3021.00

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Suggested electives:

· POLS 302 Intro to Government: Foreign

· POLS 310 Intro to International Relations

· COMM 311 Argumentation and Debate

· COMM 315 Persuasion

· ECON 302 Principles Macroeconomics

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published September 24, 2025

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