**JOURNALISM

Associate in Arts for Transfer**

Description

The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Journalism majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Journalism baccalaureate degree.

This degree is designed for students interested in an introduction to the field of Journalism and for students looking to further their education in the field of Journalism to best be prepared to enter the job market. Students will demonstrate a wide breadth and depth of understanding of mass media theories, methods and concepts. The degree is intended for students who are interested in Journalism and are planning on transferring to a California State University and majoring in Journalism or Mass Communications. Other similar Mass Communication concentrations are Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment Studies, Photo Communications and Public Relations.

In addition to the courses listed below, the following requirements must be met for completion of the AA-T Degree in Journalism:

1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.) 3. Completion of the major with a grade of “C” or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better. 4. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Journalism major at the CSU where they seek transfer.