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Pierce College District 11 Catalog, Program listing for 2003–2005

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This information dates from the 2003 - 2005 catalog. Not all information is completely up-to-date. If you have questions, contact us.

Journalism

Faculty: (Fort Steilacoom): Michael Parks
Degree: Associate in Arts & Sciences

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 AAS 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.

See Catalog pg. 57

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 AAS degree requirements. Students also are encouraged to pursue courses in anthropology, geography and environmental issues.