Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T)
Students completing the Associate in Arts in Journalism will be able to seamlessly transfer in the CSU system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Journalism. Students completing this degree will have an introductory foundation for the field of Journalism through the study of print, broadcast and online media. Students will acquire writing skills that transfer to print and broadcast journalism as well as the study of ethics in media. This degree is specifically intended to facilitate a seamless transfer to the CSU system, but it also provides the preparation necessary for immediate employment in all areas of media.
Program Outcomes
- Articulate the power and effect of mass media on culture and society.
- Create quality journalism that reflects professional standards.
- Understand and apply concepts of critical thinking, effective leadership, hierarchy, and basic media ethics and law.
Transfer & Career Opportunities
This Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Journalism for all CSU campuses. Students planning to transfer to institutions other than the CSU are encouraged to consult ASSIST.org and a COS counselor for program planning and course selection. Most common career opportunities with a baccalaureate degree include media publishing, public relations firms, advertising firms, and 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. Language skills are heavily emphasized.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 34 | |
| Select one of the following General Education patterns: | ||
California-General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) | ||
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| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 14.5 | |
| JOUR 001 | Writing for New Media | 3.5 |
| JOUR 007 | Mass Communication * | 3 |
| JOUR 130 | Media Practicum 1 | 4 |
| JOUR 131 | Media Practicum II | 4 |
| + | ||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 6-7 | |
Select two of the following courses: | ||
| COMM 005 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| ECON 040 | Principles of Microeconomics * | 3 |
| or ECON 050 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 020 | Introductory Logic * | 3 |
| PHIL 025 | Critical Thinking * | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS 006 | Comparative Politics * | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics * | 4 |
| or SSCI 025 | Statistics - Social Sciences | |
| + | ||
| ELECTIVES | 16.5-17.5 | |
Select additional transferable courses numbered 1-199 to achieve 60 units. | ||
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Course(s) meets General Education requirement and 12 units may be double counted above in Cal-GETC.
The Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer requirements include completion of the 60 unit program defined above with at least 12 units taken in residence at College of the Sequoias with a "C" (2.0) average and a "C" or better grade in all required major and unrestricted electives courses (see Transfer Information and Requirements for additional details).