Associate degrees in Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.
Students who complete this degree will be able to transfer to a university or enter the local job market. Many new jobs‑in electronic information management are being created. These supplement existing jobs in newspapers and magazines as well as public relations and media. In this program, students will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of gathering, organizing and disseminating information.
The Business and Office Technologies program (1) prepares students for employment as office support personnel, administrative assistants, and office managers;
(2) develops computer competencies for the workplace, educational advancement,and personal use; and
(3) provides a foundation for developing workplace and lifelong learning, skills, and knowledge.
Office Management The Office Management Program prepares students for business office careers,...
Upon completion of the program, you will have fulfilled two years of lower division requirements for transferring into a four-year journalism program. Also, after two years of training, you could be awarded an Associate of Arts Degree journalism. We encourage students who are interested in a future career in journalism to consider a four-year degree program after they complete courses at City College.
Students completing the program at City College...
The main goals of journalism courses are to prepare students to become accurate and thorough researchers and precise writers. The discipline emphasizes the need to think and write clearly and has a two-fold purpose: to prepare students for careers in newspaper work, television, and radio news or public relations, and to provide a study of mass media communications for students who desire to enhance their liberal education.
The major is designed for students who plan to pursue a higher degree in media communications as well as those who plan to secure employment
with area newspapers, public relations firms, advertising firms, or non-profit agencies. It is also appropriate for those seeking jobs requiring photography or computer skills, and for those interested in law, criminal justice, graphic arts, and web page design. This major offers several options. Language skills...
Some possible careers: technical writer, advertising copy writer, public relations worker, biographer, editor, reporter, editorial assistant, critic, newscaster, newswriter, teacher.
Major: Journalism 29 units An Associate in Arts degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. The student must complete all courses...
Program Description The Journalism program is designed to train students in the writing, reporting and critical thinking skills required for jobs in the news media or for transfer to a journalism program at a four-year institution.
Career Opportunities Script Writer; Copy Writer; Journalist; Newspaper Reporter; Magazine Editor; Editor; Columnist; Desktop Publishing Specialist; Public Information Officer; On-Line Writer/Editor
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