# Journalism (Certificate of Achievement (CA))

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Journalism and Media Studies

Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/102/103/105/107/152/1842/1845/1847/1849

#### Overview

The Las Positas College Certificate of Achievement in Journalism provides specific hands-on training that will prepare students for immediate job entry, especially involving broadcast and technology. The certificate has a broad-based focus that services to hone and refine students’ reading, writing, speaking, cultural literacy, and critical thinking skills, enabling them to succeed in an academic environment or in the workplace.

#### Career Opportunities

The Certificate of Achievement in Journalism provides a solid foundation and preparation for entry-level careers in reporting, public relations, print production, copyediting, broadcasting, videography, photography, and media technology.

#### Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.  Develop a broad understanding of the principles, roles, techniques, and effects of media in society.
2.  Prepare for careers in media and related fields.

##### **Journalism (CA): Program Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core: (12 Units)** | |  |
| JAMS 11 | Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting | 3 |
| JAMS 12 | Introduction to Photojournalism | 3 |
| JAMS 21A | Express College Newspaper A | 3 |
| JAMS 23 | Digital Storytelling | 3 |
| **List A: Select Three (9 Units)** | |  |
| GDDM 64 | Adobe InDesign I | 3 |
| JAMS 3 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| JAMS 19A | Journal of Arts and Literature A | 3 |
| JAMS 19B | Journal of Arts and Literature B | 3 |
| JAMS 24A | Naked Magazine: College Magazine A | 3 |
| WRKX 95 | General Work Experience | 3 |
| **List B: Select One (3 Units)** | |  |
| JAMS 1 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| JAMS 2 | Introduction to Media | 3 |
| **Total** | | **24** |