Journalism Program
Learn how to tell a video-based story for TV broadcast, write for an online publication and reach audiences via social media.
Our journalism courses are home to several disciplines including broadcasting, online/print journalism, storytelling, editing, producing, directing and more.
Our fully-equipped editing bays, control room and studio simulate a real-world newsroom.
Broadcast Journalism.
Students will prepare students to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills related to both new media, social media and broadcast journalism. Students will learn how to gather story ideas, shoot, interview, write, and cut a full news package from start to finish.
Television Production.
Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in various aspects of creating television content. This includes scriptwriting, camera operation, lighting techniques, anchoring, reading prompters, running the control room, and studio production.
Social Media.
Students will gain insight into leveraging various social media platforms to enhance journalistic practices. They will learn strategies for researching, reporting, and disseminating news, while also developing skills in audience engagement and building a professional online presence.
Our journalism degree programs offer comprehensive education and training in various aspects of media, including news reporting, writing, editing and multimedia storytelling.
Students in these programs learn essential skills to become proficient journalists, exploring topics like ethics, investigative techniques, and media technologies, preparing them for careers in print, broadcast, online journalism or related fields.
Associates in Arts Degrees
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMS100 | Process of Communication |
3 |
| COMS100H | Process of Communication – Honors |
3 |
| COMS225 | Strategies of Argumentation |
3 |
| ENGL103 | Critical Reading, Writing, & Thinking |
3 |
| ENGL103H | Critical Reading, Writing, & Thinking – Honors |
3 |
| MATH140 | Introductory Statistics |
4 |
| MATH140H | Introductory Statistics – Honors |
4 |
| MEA100 | Mass Media and Society |
3 |
| MEA110 | Writing for Multimedia Journalism |
3 |
| MEA125 | Introduction Multimedia Journalism |
3 |
| MEA210 | Intermediate News Reporting/Writing |
3 |
| MEA225 | News Media Production I |
3 |
| PHOTO155 | Photography I |
3 |
| PHOTO215 | Photojournalism and News Photography |
3 |
| POLISC150 | Introduction to American Government and Politics |
3 |
| POLISC150H | Introduction to American Government and Politics – Honors |
3 |
| SOCI137 | Statistics for the Social Sciences |
4 |
| Total Credits | 54 |
| Required Courses: | 9 |
| MEA100 – Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| AND | |
| MEA110 – Writing for Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| AND | |
| MEA225 – News Media Production I | 3 |
| Plus three units from the following: | 3 |
| MEA125 – Introduction Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| OR | |
| MEA210 – Intermediate News Reporting/Writing | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of six units from the following (COMS-100 or 100H, ENGL-103 or 103H, MATH-140 or 140H or SOCI-137, POLISC-150 or 150H): | 6 |
| COMS100 – Process of Communication | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMS100H – Process of Communication – Honors | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMS225 – Strategies of Argumentation | 3 |
| OR | |
| ENGL103 – Critical Reading, Writing, & Thinking | 3 |
| OR | |
| ENGL103H – Critical Reading, Writing, & Thinking – Honors | 3 |
| OR | |
| MATH140 – Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| OR | |
| MATH140H – Introductory Statistics – Honors | 4 |
| OR | |
| SOCI137 – Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| OR | |
| PHOTO155 – Photography I | 3 |
| OR | |
| POLISC150 – Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| OR | |
| POLISC150H – Introduction to American Government and Politics – Honors | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
|---|---|
New Media Journalism AA Degree (Total 27)
Complete all of the following
Required Courses: (Total 18)
Complete the following number of credits: 18
MEA110 – Writing for Multimedia Journalism 3
MEA120 – Introduction to Cinematography 3
MEA125 – Introduction Multimedia Journalism 3
MEA210 – Intermediate News Reporting/Writing 3
MEA225 – News Media Production I 3
MEA230 – News Media Production II 3
Plus a minimum of three units from the following: (Total 3)
Complete the following number of credits: 3
COMS105 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
COMS105H – Fundamentals in Public Speaking- Honors 3
MEA100 – Mass Media and Society 3
Plus a minimum of two units from the following: (Total 2)
Complete the following number of credits: 2
MEA111 – Exploring Video Field Production 2
MEA112 – Exploring Video Studio Production 2
Plus a minimum of one unit from the following: (Total 1)
Complete the following number of credits: 1
CWE186MEA – Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Unpaid) 1-4
CWE188MEA – Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Paid) 1-4
Plus a minimum of three units from the following not already taken above: (Total 3)
Complete the following number of credits: 3
MEA100 – Mass Media and Society 3
MEA101 – Television and Film Media Aesthetics 3
MEA102 – History of Animation 3
MEA106 – Introduction to Animation 3
MEA108 – Scriptwriting Fundamentals 3
MEA109 – Story Development and Storyboarding 3
MEA111 – Exploring Video Field Production 2
MEA112 – Exploring Video Studio Production 2
MEA114 – Digital Sound Editing 3
MEA116 – Film/Video Editing 3
MEA118 – Introduction – 2D Digital Animation 3
MEA120 – Introduction to Cinematography 3
MEA131 – 3D Modeling and Surfacing 3
MEA135 – Computer Animation and Special Effects 3
MEA155 – Introduction to Audio Production 3
OR 0
MUSIC155 – Introduction to Audio Production 3
MEA159 – Music Production and Scoring for Film/TV/New Media 3
MEA180 – Filmmaking I 3
MEA218 – Real-time Video Game Animation 3
MEA231 – Digital Sculpture 3
MEA232 – Character and Prop Design for Animation 3
MEA233 – Advanced 2D Digital Animation 3
MEA234 – Character Animation 3
MEA235 – Visual Effects 3
MEA255 – Soundtrack Production for Film/TV/New Media 3
MEA261 – Advanced Animation 3
MEA265 – Animation Production 3
MEA280 – Filmmaking II: Directing and Producing the Independent Film 3
MEA295 – Professional Practices/Portfolio 2
PHOTO215 – Photojournalism and News Photography 3
Certificate of Specialization
News Reporting and Anchoring (Total 12)
Complete the following number of credits: 12
MEA110 – Writing for Multimedia Journalism 3
MEA125 – Introduction Multimedia Journalism 3
MEA225 – News Media Production I 3
MEA210 – Intermediate News Reporting/Writing 3
OR 0
MEA230 – News Media Production II 3