Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe Journalism and Mass Communication Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: write and edit news, features, editorials, and press releases that adhere to professional journalistic standards for a variety of outlets. conduct research and evaluate information using appropriate methods. analyze and evaluate media materials for credibility, fairness, accuracy, appropriate style and grammatical correctness. apply journalism ethics and law appropriate to professional practice. complete journalistic assignments on deadline. create multimedia to accompany text news and feature stories in a variety of formats. design, develop and lay out pages for different types of publications using a variety of software programs and applying visual design principles. identify and explain the processes, elements, history, theory, and effects of journalism and modern mass media in society. Career Information This program is designed to train students for entry-level positions as reporters, writers, editors, producers, photographers, designers, copy editors, and fact checkers for newspapers, magazines, broadcast outlets, websites and other media platforms. It also trains them for entry-level communications/public relations positions that include writing, editing, photography, and/or page layout and design duties. Some career options may require more than two years of college study. This program prepares journalism/mass communications students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions. Journalism (JOUR) Courses 