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:
- Understand and exercise journalistic rights and responsibilities.
- Understand the media, information, and their relation to society.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- 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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| COMM 100 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Reporting and Writing News | 3 |
| COMM 240A | Student Media: Beginning Staff | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Public Relations | 3 | |
| Visual Communications | 3 | |
| Student Media: Intermediate Staff | 3 | |
| Multimedia Reporting | 3 | |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| Communication Theory | 3 | |
| Design for Media | 3 | |
| Basic Photography | 3 | |
| Photojournalism | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 160 | Strategies for College Success | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 165 or MATH 165H |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 or SPCH 101H |
Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
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 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| COMM 240B | Student Media: Intermediate Staff | 3 |
| COMM 104 or COMM 250 |
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 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| COMM 230 | Design for Media | 3 |
| COMM 150 or PHTO 101 |
Communication Theory or Basic Photography |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
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 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 63 | |
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.