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.
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2023-2024 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.
This is a high skill, high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Madonna University, BA degree;
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- English & College Readiness
- Advisors
First Semester
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 | Nat. Sci. Lab Elective(s) | 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 | Arts/Human. Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) Any 100-level or above course to to reach a minimum 60 credits | 3 | ||
| Elective | Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 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 | Arts/Human. Elective(s) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 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.