Journalism

Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units

Journalism teaches critical thinking and communication skills that enable students to translate events and issues of importance accurately and responsibly. The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Journalism is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or Advertising at a CSU campus. Students will gain first-hand experience of journalism through practicum on the student news outlet, whether in print or online, and in some cases through placement in internships in the industry. Students learn the ethics and laws associated with journalism, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as develop an understanding their own First Amendment rights. The Associate in Arts in Journalism is fully transferable to the CSU. Students who meet the CSU’s minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With this degree you will be required to take no more than 60 semester or 90 quarter units after transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree if you transfer into a program at the CSU that’s similar to the Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer. To earn the Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer, students must: 1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by Solano Community College District 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 3. Complete all courses within the major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the written, oral and visual communication skills necessary to analyze, interpret and produce accurate news and editorials across a variety of platforms.

• Analyze, debate, and apply the legal and ethical issues of journalism, including issues of representation and diversity.

• Demonstrate the research and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze and interpret current issues in a professional media environment.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamental technological applications of media production.

Program Requirements