Program Summary
JOURNALISM - Associate in Arts
2024 - 2025
The journalism program is for students who want an overview of mass media and practical training in how to report, write, edit and produce multimedia content for publication. Courses emphasize writing for print, broadcast and online publications, as well as using social media and modern technology to communicate with the public. Students who obtain a degree in journalism will have the foundation to pursue careers as writers, editors, photojournalists, designers, multimedia developers and public relations practitioners.
Career Opportunities
Required Courses (24 credits)
Units: 24.0
JOUR 200
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
3.0
JOUR 201
NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING
3.0
JOUR 202A
CUESTONIAN STUDENT MEDIA: NEWS PRODUCTION
4.0
JOUR 202B
CUESTONIAN STUDENT MEDIA: NEWS PRODUCTION
4.0
JOUR 202C
CUESTONIAN STUDENT MEDIA: NEWS PRODUCTION
4.0
3.0
JOUR 205
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM
3.0
OR
JOUR 206
STORYTELLING WITH DATA AND SOCIAL MEDIA
3.0
3.0
ART 249A
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
3.0
OR
ART 249B
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II
3.0
Total: 24.0
Program Outcomes
Practice competency in professional writing standards on matters such as truth, accuracy, fairness, objectivity and meeting deadlines.
Portfolio examination from classes 202A, 202B and 202C.
Demonstrate clear and accurate writing using established conventions in grammar, style, organization and communication formats.
Portfolio assessment using classes 202A, 202B and 202C.
Identify and practice the roles and principles of a free press in a participatory democracy.
Consolidated course outcomes using course-to-program SLOA matrix.
Employ critical evaluation skills for accuracy, fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness.
Consolidated course outcomes using course-to-program SLOA matrix.
Exercise news judgment in topic/story selection, information gathering, content development, writing and editing media copy for target audiences through the appropriate medium.
Portfolio evaluation in classes 202A, 202B and 202C.
Demonstrate understanding of ethical principles in pursuit of truth, accuracy and fairness.
Consolidated course outcomes using course-to-program SLOA matrix.