Journalism
A.A. Degree Journalism · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Journalism Department offers practical newspaper experience and academic preparation for students preparing to transfer to four-year institutions. Emphasis is placed on new technologies and preparation for media jobs in a computer-oriented society. Additional areas of study include journalism history, ethics, law, and the role of the press in our society.
Career Opportunities
Students who complete the Journalism program are prepared for careers in the expanding communications field, which includes print, online and video journalism, along with computer production skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Assemble a portfolio of appropriate photographs, written articles, writings, or digital media that reflects the skills and understanding of techniques of journalism.
- Write news, features, and opinion pieces.
- Apply media law, fact-checking and ethics to the journalistic process.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum (24 units): | 24 | |
| JOURN 18A | News Production I | 4 |
| JOURN 18B | News Production II | 4 |
| JOURN 18C | News Production III | 4 |
| JOURN 21 | Newswriting | 3 |
| JOURN 62 | Survey of Mass Media | 3 |
| orCOMM 19 | Survey of Mass Media | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| orCOMM 045 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GRART 32 | Digital Documents (Adobe InDesign) | 3 |
| Electives: Select one class from the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| JOURN 80 | Investigative Reporting | 3 |
| JOURN 69 | Multimedia Reporting for Journalists | 3 |
| M/SVN 82 | Essentials of Managerial Communications | 3 |
| JOURN 20 | Photojournalism I | 3 |
| orPHOTO 20 | Photojournalism I | 3 |
| Total Major Units: | 27 | |
| General Education Requirements: | 21 | |
| Elective courses to meet 60 units: | ||
| Total Units: | 60 | |