Journalism - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1411
This degree, with an emphasis in newspapers and magazines, provides a basic program for students interested in careers requiring journalistic training, such as newspaper or Internet reporting, magazine or free-lance writing.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Gather and prepare material accurately and fairly while meeting deadlines.
- Apply teamwork skills to publish a magazine.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| JOURN 10 | Intro to Global Media Communications | 3 |
| JOURN 20 | Beginning Newswriting and Reporting | 4 |
| JOURN 80 | Multimedia Newsroom: News | 4 |
| JOURN 81 | Multimedia Newsroom: Features | 4 |
| JOURN 86 | Multimedia Editors: Design | 4 |
| Subtotal Units | 19 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete TWO (2) courses from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Public Relations (4) | ||
| Photojournalism (3) | ||
| Multimedia Newsroom: Profiles (4) | ||
| Multimedia Newsroom: Politics (4) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 7-8 | |
| Required Subtotal | 26-27 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | ||
| LBCC General Education (Plan A) | ||
| CSU GE Breadth (Plan B) | ||
| IGETC Pattern (Plan C) | ||
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.