JOURNALISM
Associate Degree
Program Description
Journalism is the occupation of reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting news or of
conducting any news organization as a business. The Journalism program provides both a general academic
experience and professional preparation. The IVC program emphasizes writing, editing, writing for interactive
media, web design, and other courses necessary to prepare students for success in media-related jobs. The
courses offered provide the basic preparation for students seeking careers in reporting, writing, and editing for
newspapers and magazines.
Career Opportunities
An associate dgree is valuable to the student entering a career field in which journalism plays a role. The
student who wants to work for a newspaper may need to earn a bachelor's degree and should expect to serve an
apprenticeship with a small newspaper before moving up to a metropolitan daily. Bachelor's degree students
also work as magazine editors and writers, as publications employees in government agencies and associations,
in broadcast journalism and in public affairs.
Broadcast Journalist, Copy Editor, Columnist, Correspondent, Disc Jockey, Editorial Writer, Legislative
Assistant, Magazine Editor, Magazine Writer, News Director, News Producer, Press Relations Officer, Public
Affairs Manager, Public Information Specialist, Reporter, Speech Writer, Technical Writer/Editor
Gainful Employment: Visit http://www.imperial.edu/courses-and-programs/programs-of-study/
Transfer Preparation
Associate degrees require the completion of certain general education courses. Transfer programs may require
the completion of additional coursework depending on the institution. It is advisable to meet with an academic
counselor for more information.
Associate Degree Course Sequence
The schedule below is based on a fall start and completion of appropriate pre-requisites.
Fall
1st Semester
Units →
Requirement →
Spring
2nd Semester
Units →
Requirement →
Fall
3rd Semester
Units →
Requirement →
Spring
4th Semester
Units →
Requirement →
12-13
JRN 100 OR CIS
137
3
JRN 101 OR CIS
149
Major Elective
3
3
JRN 100 OR CIS
137
Major Elective
3
3
JRN 101 OR CIS
149
Major Elective
3
3
Program Title
Certificate
Program Description
Career Opportunities
Gainful Employment: Visit http://www.imperial.edu/courses-and-programs/programs-of-study/
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate programs are designed for students with personal or occupational goals who wish early employment.
Certificate Course Sequence
The schedule below is based on a fall start and completion of appropriate pre-requisites.
Fall
1st Semester
Units →
Spring
2nd Semester
Units →
Fall
3rd Semester
Units →
Spring
4th Semester
Units →
12-13