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      "markdown": "**About the Program**\n\n**Program Goal:** Transfer\n\n**GE Pattern(s):** Cal-GETC\n\n**Program Code:** 33199.32AA-T\n\nStudents completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.\n\n**Program Learning Outcome(s):**\nUpon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:\n\n1.  Write simple and complex/long form news articles using the inverted pyramid and other formats.\n2.  Build a portfolio of completed projects for student media that demonstrates a range of storytelling formats/styles and effective design/layout.\n3.  Demonstrate leadership and management skills as an editor."
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