# Multimedia Journalism (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Media Studies

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The Journalism program provides students with an education that prepares them to become critical producers and consumers of mass media content. Our goal is to make them better able to understand our media institutions and add their voice to the process of shaping their cultural environment.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Analyze and interpret media messages through an understanding of media practices, ownership and institutions.
2.  Structure and craft messages in ways appropriate for specific audiences.
3.  Perform the functions and skills of a reporter, photographer or editor on a print and online publication.
4.  Use and evaluate technologies that enhance the mass communication process.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 30 |
| JOUR 130 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| JOUR 200 | Digital Literacy | 3 |
| JOUR 101 | Newswriting and Reporting | 3 |
| JOUR 105 | College News Media Production 1 | 3 |
| JOUR 205 | College News Media Production 2 | 3 |
| JOUR 210 | College News Media Production 3 | 3 |
| **Elective (select one of the following two courses)** | | 3 |
| JOUR 215 | College News Media Production 4 | 3 |
| or PHOT 140 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM 104 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Race, Gender and Media Effects | 3 |
| **Recommended Electives** | | 0 |
| JOUR 295 | Directed Study in Journalism | 1-3 |
| **Total** | | **30** |