Journalism for Transfer
AA-T Degree Journalism · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Journalism for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer degree prepares students for eventual careers in mass media. Students learn the major theories and processes within the areas of writing, photography, and publication design. Course offerings include journalism practice and theory, English, photography, communication studies, and computer skills.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- News Writing and Reporting: Produces accurate and engaging news stories for various audiences and formats.
- Media Ethics and Legal Considerations: Analyze and apply ethical and legal standards in journalism to maintain credibility and accuracy.
- Editorial Leadership and Newsroom Management: Oversees the production of news content while developing leadership, collaboration, and management skills.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 9 | |
| COMSTD 12 | Mass Communication and Society | 3 |
| JOUR 10 | Newswriting | 3 |
| JOUR 30 | Student Media Practicum I | 3 |
| List A - Any one course: | 3 | |
| JOUR 11 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
| JOUR 31 | Student Media Practicum II | 3 |
| List B - Any two courses: | 6-8 | |
| COMSTD 8 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| COMSTD 72 | Logic and Argumentation | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 75 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHOTO 10 | Beginning Darkroom Photography | 4 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS 10 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSCSCI 10 | Statistics for Social Science | 4 |
| Total | 18-20 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: A344
Program Control Number: 32504
TOP Code: 0602.00*
CIP Code: 09.0401