Multimedia Journalism

Certificate of Achievement Media Studies · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements30
JOUR 130Multimedia Journalism3
JOUR 200Digital Literacy3
JOUR 101Newswriting and Reporting3
JOUR 105College News Media Production 13
JOUR 205College News Media Production 23
JOUR 210College News Media Production 33
Elective (select one of the following two courses)3
JOUR 215College News Media Production 43
orPHOT 140Photojournalism3
COMM 100Introduction to Mass Communication3
COMM 104Introduction to Public Relations3
COMM 105Race, Gender and Media Effects3
Recommended Electives0
JOUR 295Directed Study in Journalism1-3
Total30

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