Associate in Arts
This associate degree program prepares students to transfer to a 4-year college or university and major in journalism. Four specialty courses provide a solid background in journalism-related content, including:
- research,
- writing,
- reporting and
- editing on print and digital platforms.
Our Writing Center (LA 355) serves students enrolled in English courses, as well as any WCC student or employee working on any writing project.
This is a high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Career Outlook in Michigan
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2020-2021 Academic Requirements
This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution and major in journalism. Four specialty courses provide a solid background in journalism-related content. Students in the program will gain invaluable experience in areas of a career in journalism.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- English & College Readiness
- Advisors
- David Waskin
are available online.)
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 130 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| JRN 111 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 101 | or | Fundamentals of Speaking | |
| ENG 226 | Composition II | 3 | |
| JRN 210 | Introduction to Copy Editing * | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab | 3 | |
| Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits | 4 | ||
| Total | 13 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRN 217 | Introduction to Feature Writing * | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective(s) 1 ENG 107 or Any 100-level or above course from COM, GDT, PHO, PLS, VID or WEB | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRN 220 | Introduction to Digital Journalism * | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective(s) 2 ENG 107 or Any 100-level or above course from COM, GDT, PHO, PLS, VID or WEB | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*JRN 217 is offered in Fall only; JRN 210 and JRN 220 are offered in Winter only.