Journalism / Communications

Quick Facts

• Courses:
  • Degree & certificate plan requirements
• Transfer: Fields of Study (9–18 semester credit hours)
• Courses are offered at: all campuses

Summary

Our program offers transferable courses and the opportunity to write for an award-winning weekly newspaper.

When you enroll in the writing and editing courses, you not only gain the knowledge needed to transfer to a 4-year college, but you also gain practical experience—a segment often missing at many universities.

Journalism helps you:

• Become a savvy consumer of mass media
• Write for print, broadcast and internet
• Edit copy for publication or broadcast
• Display stories and photographs to draw interest
• Shoot newsworthy photos for publication

Courses

• Journalism Course Descriptions

Career Opportunities

The skills learned in journalism courses can prepare you to work in:

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Radio
• Television
• Public relations
• Marketing
• Advertising
• General business

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Updated January 21, 2023