Journalism, A.A.-T
The A.A. -T in Journalism transfer program teaches students the methods and techniques for gathering, processing and delivering news, and prepares students to be professional print and multimedia journalists. Included is instruction in news writing and editing, reporting and multimedia story production, professional standards and ethics, and journalism history and research. Careers in this field include book editor, copywriter, film critic, foreign correspondent, freelance writing, online editor, multimedia story producer, journalist, magazine editor, news anchor, newspaper editor, publicist, sportswriter, Public Relations practitioner, lawyer, and technical writer.
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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| COMM-110 | Communications Media Survey | 3 |
| MATH-140 or PSYC-121 | Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-119 | Public Relations | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Select One | ||
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| JOUR-110 | Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| Select One | ||
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II or Elementary French II or American Sign Language II | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| COMM-120 | Survey of Communication Studies | 3 |
| JOUR-130 | Journalism Practicum | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
Language Requirement: Some CSU's require the equivalency of an intermediate language proficiency for graduation. Please see a counselor for more detail regarding specific CSU major and graduation requirements.
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| COMM-110 | Communications Media Survey | 3 |
| MATH-140 or PSYC-121 | Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| ANTH-145 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics or U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-119 | Public Relations | 3 |
| THA-137 | Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| JOUR-110 | Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| JOUR-130 | Journalism Practicum | 3 |
| COMM-108 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| COMM-110 | Communications Media Survey | 3 |
| JOUR-110 | Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting | 3 |
| JOUR-130 | Journalism Practicum | 3 |
| List A: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Relations | ||
| List B: Select two | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Survey of Communication Studies | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | ||
or ECON-201H | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Principles of Microeconomics 1 | ||
or ECON-202H | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | ||
or COMM-104H | Honors Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or ENGL-103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| Introduction to Statistics 2 | ||
| Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 2 | ||
| Introduction to American Government and Politics | ||
or PS-101H | Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics | |
| Comparative Politics and Government | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
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Please note: Only one of the ECON courses can be used in this area.
- 2
Please note: Only one of the following can be used in this area: MATH-140 or PSYC-121/SOCI-121.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18 | |
| MSJC General Education Option B or C | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 6 | ||
| Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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