Journalism Emphasis (AA-DTA)

Winter 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Program Description

The journalism curriculum helps students develop valuable critical thinking and writing skills while they learn up to date interviewing and computer assisted research techniques. Students also learn about the role different media play in shaping our lives and perceptions about society.

Some students decide to apply what they learned toward a career in journalism; others decide to use their coursework to lay the foundation for a career in public relations, business, advertising, marketing, graphic design or technical writing. SFCC's award winning student news publications, Communicator and Communicator Online, allow students to gain hands on experience in writing, editing, photography, layout, marketing, advertising, web design and business management.

The schedule and suggested course below come from the Associate in Arts Degree requirements. One diversity (^D) course is required and can be fulfilled by taking a ^D course from either the Social Sciences or the Humanities area.
 

Course of Study

  1. Complete AA degree requirements.
  2. Carefully check the foreign language requirements of the college to which you plan to transfer. If possible, complete these requirements while enrolled at the community college.
  3. Completion of recommended courses in a pre-major for transfer does not necessarily assure a student admission to a four-year institution or a specific program.
College Transfer Information
While students attend college for a variety of reasons, most attend for the purpose of acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for entering a particular field of work, occupation or profession. Because the first two years of college are frequently spent meeting general college or university requirements, many options are available to students who plan to complete their freshman and sophomore years at SCC or SFCC.
Students should always check the requirements of the four-year institution from which they intend to graduate. Careful planning is necessary, as transferability of specific courses or programs is determined solely by the college to which the student transfers. Transfer guides, available in counseling centers at SCC and SFCC, should be consulted by all students planning to transfer.
Students who have not made a decision regarding a transfer institution should follow the Community Colleges of Spokane requirements for the associate of arts degree. These requirements will satisfy most of the general course requirements for graduation from other institutions. Requirements for the associate of arts degree and a complete listing of courses available will be found in the college catalog.
Counseling Services
Educational, vocational and personal counseling services are available to all students through the counseling centers at SCC or SFCC. Students may obtain professional counseling services prior to registration to plan their program of study. In addition, faculty advisers are assigned to each student to provide further assistance during the year.

AA-DTA - SFCC

Requirements/Worksheet

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
JOURN101College Newspaper Production I 3
JOURN110Mass Media 5
Health Related Course 13
16

Second Quarter
JOURN102College Newspaper Production II 3
JOURN220Introduction to News Writing 5
MATH&107Math in Society 5
13

Third Quarter
ENGL&102Composition II 5
JOURN103College Newspaper Production III 3
PHIL&120Symbolic Logic 5
13

Fourth Quarter
JOURN201College Newspaper Production IV 3
Humanities Course (all Diversity ^D) 5
PE/Recreational/Leisure Activities Course 12
Social Science A or B 25
15

Fifth Quarter
JOURN202College Newspaper Production V 3
PHIL 110Intro to Ethics 5
Science-Non Lab 35
Social Science A or B 25
18

Sixth Quarter
JOURN225Multimedia Journalism 5
Science-Lab 35
Social Science A or B 25
15
90 credits are required for the AA-DTA

Health Related Course 
HLTH 101Health and Wellness 3
HLTH 104Stress Management 3
HLTH 174First Aid 3
HLTH 270Nutrition for Fitness 3

Humanities Course (all Diversity ^D) 
ART  112Non-Western Art 5
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
FILM 224Contemporary Global Cinema 5
HUM  107Introduction to Cultural Studies 5
MUSC 109World Music 5
MUSC 124History of Jazz 5

PE/Recreational/Leisure Activities Course 
PHOTO101Introduction to Photography 5

Science-Lab 
ASTR&101Intro to Astronomy 5
BIOL 100Environmental Biology 5
BIOL 110Insects and People 5
ENVS&101Intro to Env Science 5
GEOL&101Intro Physical Geology 5
PHYS 100Introductory Physics 5

Science-Non Lab 
ASTR&100Survey of Astronomy 5
GEOL&100Survey of Earth Science 5
GEOL 116Environmental Geology 5

Social Science A 
ANTH&100Survey of Anthropology 5
ANTH&210Indians of North America 5
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
SOC& 101Intro to Sociology 5
SOC  230Sociology of Gender 5

Social Science B 
HIST&116Western Civilization I 5
HIST&136US History 1 5
HIST&137US History 2 5
POLS 125Introduction to Global Issues 5
1Five credits of Health/PE/Recreation/Leisure (HPRL) must be taken, 3 credits from Health and 2 credits from PE/Recreation/Leisure. PHOTO 101 can be substituted for any activity-based PE class, studio art class, or performance music/drama class.
2Social Science courses must be selected from different subject areas (course prefix), with at least one course in each group (A or B).
3Science courses must be selected from different subject areas (course prefix), and a minimum of 5 of the science credits must come from a Lab Science.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.