Faculty: Michael Parks (FS)
Degree: Associate of Arts (AA-DTA)
Supplemental Information: Journalism Website
The Journalism program is designed to prepare students for transfer as majors in various areas of communication. Pierce’s basic courses in journalistic writing and mass media provide a good background for those pursuing communication careers in print journalism, broadcast journalism, advertising and public relations. The student newspaper gives interested students the opportunity to gain practical experience in nearly all phases of producing a newspaper, using desktop publishing techniques that include computer formatting and digital imaging.
Students planning to transfer as communication or journalism majors should complete AA degree requirements and must check with transfer institutions regarding specific requirements and transferable credits. Students are strongly urged to work closely with faculty advisors to plan an overall program of study that best meets their transfer needs and career goals.
| Journalism/Communications Major | ||
| Communication and especially journalism majors should choose classes that provide a well-rounded exposure to the basic systems, issues and concerns of American society; to the basic nature of people; and to the expanding global marketplace. Recommended courses below will help provide that exposure while meeting basic AA-DTA degree requirements. Students also are encouraged to pursue courses in Anthropology, geography and Environmental issues. | ||
| Dept | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMST& 102 | Intro to Mass Media | 5 |
| CMST& 220 | Public Speaking | 5 |
| ECON& 201 | Microeconomics | 5 |
| ENGL 103 | Composition - Argumentation & Research | 5 |
| HIST& 159 | History of United States IV | 5 |
| HUM& 118 | Humanities III | 5 |
| JOURN 102 | Intro to Newswriting | 5 |
| JOURN 103 | Intro to Feature Writing | 1-5 |
| JOURN 110 | Publications Design | 5 |
| JOURN 111 | College Newspaper: Reporting and Editing | 3 |
| JOURN 112 | College Newspaper Photojournalism | 3 |
| JOURN 125 | The Documentary: A Social Force | 5 |
| JOURN 210 | Photojournalism | 5 |
| MNGT 275 | Intro to Visual Promotion | 5 |
| PHIL& 101 | Intro to Philosophy | 5 |
| POLS& 202 | American Government | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology | 5 |
| SOC& 101 | Intro to Sociology | 5 |
