# MASS COMMUNICATIONS/PRINT MEDIA SPECIALIZATION (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Journalism

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### Description

The Mass Communications: Print Media Specialization Certificate is designed to provide a general technical background which will enable the student to make intelligent and realistic career decisions in mass communications; to provide a broad background which will afford the currently employed student an opportunity for upward mobility or career advancement; to provide a program to meet both the entry-level and skill upgrading needs of the local mass communications industry.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Mass Communications: Print Media Specialization**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 38 |
| JOUR 110 | Digital Photojournalism I | 3 |
| JOUR 120 | Communications Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 147 | Broadcast News | 3 |
| JOUR 220 | Advanced Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 230 | Magazine Production | 3 |
| JOUR 231 | Digital Magazine Production | 3 |
| JOUR 241 | Newspaper Production I | 4 |
| JOUR 242 | Digital Newspaper Production I | 4 |
| JOUR 243 | Newspaper Production II | 4 |
| JOUR 244 | Digital Newspaper Production II | 4 |
| MSCM 128 | Mass Media in Modern Society | 3 |
| JOUR 290 | Work Experience Education/Internship for Journalism-Related Fields | 1 |
| or RDIO 290 | Work Experience Education/ Internship for Radio-Related Fields | 1 |
| **Total** | | **38** |