ADT in Journalism

The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a similar major such as Communications/Media Arts and Marketing at a CSU campus or for entry-level positions in the news/information industry. Students completing the AA-T degree in Journalism are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major of their choice. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements as this AA-T in Journalism may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system. Student journalists are encouraged to participate in campus media and internships as productivity is key to success in this rapidly evolving profession.

A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Journalism A.A.-Transfer Degree will:

  1. Understand and exercise journalistic rights and responsibilities.
  2. Understand the media, information, and their relation to society.

Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Required courses:
COMM 100Mass Media and Society3
COMM 101Reporting and Writing News3
COMM 240ANewspaper Production: Beginning Staff3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
Public Relations3
Visual Communications3
Multimedia Newsroom: Intermediate Staff3
Multimedia Reporting3
Select two (2) of the following courses:
Communication Theory3
Design for Media3
Basic Photography3
Photojournalism3
Total Units18

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
COUN 160 Strategies for College Success 3
COMM 100 Mass Media and Society 3
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
MATH 165
Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
4
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
 Units3
Spring Term 1
COMM 240A Student Media: Beginning Staff 3
COMM 101 Reporting and Writing News 3
ANTH 212 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3
ANTH 212L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab 1
SPCH 101
Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
3
 Units13
Summer Term 1
POLI 103
American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
ART 108
History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Motion Pictures: 1895-1945
or Introduction to Popular Culture
or Ethnic Voices in Film
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
 Units6
Fall Term 2
COMM 240B Student Media: Intermediate Staff 3
COMM 104
Public Relations
or Multimedia Reporting
3
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of the African-Americans to 1876
or History of the African-Americans since 1876
or History of Women in the United States
3
ASTR 115
Planetary Astronomy
or Planetary Astronomy - Honors
or Life In The Universe
or Physical Oceanography
or Introduction to Forest Ecology
or Physical Geography
or Introduction to Weather and Climate
3
 Units12
Winter Term 2
KIN 170
Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
COMM 230 Design for Media 3
COMM 150
Communication Theory
or Basic Photography
3
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
ART 108
History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Motion Pictures: 1895-1945
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
 Units12
 Total Units63

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.