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Journalism A.A. Degree - Local GE

This degree is designed to train students in writing, reporting, and critical thinking skills required for jobs in the news media or to transfer to a four-year institution\'s journalism program.

Total Units:
61-62

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
JOUR 300
Newswriting and Reporting
3
F, S
JOUR 310 1
Mass Media and Society
3
F(O), S(O), Su
CRC Area L4
Local Area 1A-English Composition
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1A
Local Area 1B-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking 2
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1B
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A

1 Also listed as RTVF 300

2 Suggestion-COMM 301 Intro to Public Speaking (3 units); Advisory: ENGWR 300; F, S, Su. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 2

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
JOUR 410
College Media Production I
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000; Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: JOUR 300 or PHOTO 302
F, S
PHOTO 301
Beginning Photography or
3
F, .S
CRC Area L3
PHOTO 302
Beginning Digital Photography
3
F, S
CRC Area L3
STAT C1000E
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra.
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
CRC Area L2
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

1 Suggestion-PHOTO 310, PHOTO 320, POLS 310 or any course in List A. Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
JOUR 320
Race and Gender in the Media
3
F
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE)
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7A
Local Area 7B-Living Skills
2-3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7B
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

1 Suggestion-PHOTO 310, PHOTO 320, POLS 310 or any course in List A. Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
JOUR 404
Editing and Production
3
Co-req: JOUR 420 or 421
Check Class Schedule for offering
Local Area 5-Natural Sciences
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L5
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L6
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
Elective 1
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 Suggestion-PHOTO 310, PHOTO 320, POLS 310 or any course in List A. Units required are determined by the number of 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 9 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CISC 305
Introduction to the Internet
1
ACCT 101 or 301 Advisory: CISC 302 or 310
Check Class Schedule for offering
CISC 306
Introduction to Web Page Creation
1
CISC 305 or intermediate level of Internet proficiency
Check Class Schedule for offering
JOUR 301
Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
3
JOUR 300; Advisory ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
JOUR 320
Race and Gender in the Media
3
F
JOUR 330 1
Computer Familiarization
2
Check Class Schedule for offering
JOUR 340 2
Writing for Publication
3
ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000H, or JOUR 300
Check Class Schedule for offering
PHOTO 400
Digital Imaging
3
F, S

1 Also listed as CISC 302.

2 Also listed as EGWR 330.

Career Options/Outlook:

There are many different career opportunities in this field.  For example, a journalist with advanced degrees collects and analyzes facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation; reports and writes stories for newspapers, news magazines, radio, or television. Journalists receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas, research a story’s background information to provide complete and accurate information, arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story, and report news stories for publication or broadcast. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Journalist, Magazine editor, columnist, public information officer, broadcast news writer, newspaper reporter, editor, desktop publishing specialist, web writer/editor/producer, broadcast news producer, social media producer.

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

Transfer notes:

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

General Education (GE):

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

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.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan 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 May 17, 2025

Counselor Contact: Mike Chappell  | Faculty Contact: Rubina Gulati

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