# Journalism (Associate of Science Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Film, Journalism, and Media Production

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### Summary

The Associate of Science Degree in Journalism offers hands-on training and experience in the fundamentals of journalism, using current and emerging multimedia tools and technologies in our state-of-the-art facilities. The program emphasis is placed on planning, writing, producing, directing, editing, and performing across platforms. Other topics addressed include social media production and management, photojournalism and documentary photography, and studio operations. Students contribute to the award-winning City Times Media platform and its partners, including digital news, magazine, TV news, radio podcast and independent film. This program is designed for students interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge of journalism, students majoring in Journalism, and for those seeking entry-level employment in media-related industries.

The skills acquired with this A.S. degree may lead to employment, freelance work, or business ownership. These jobs include, but are not limited to, multimedia journalist, digital content producer, production assistant, news producer, on-air talent, news reporter, news writer, public information officer, communications director, social media producer, operations engineer, news photographer, audio engineer, studio camera operator, and sound technician.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Journalism Program will be able to:**

1.  Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the media professions in which they work.
2.  Write in forms and styles appropriate for media professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
3.  Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the media professions in which they work.
4.  Apply principles of diversity, equity, and media law and ethics.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 18 |
| FJMP 101 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| FJMP 102 | Social Media in the Digital Age | 3 |
| FJMP 130 | Newswriting for Multiplatform Journalism | 3 |
| FJMP 131 | Multimedia Journalism Reporting | 3 |
| FJMP 132 | Multiplatform Journalism Production | 3 |
| or FJMP 133 | Broadcast News Production | 3 |
| FJMP 143 | On-Camera Performance | 3 |
| or FJMP 144 | Multi-Camera Studio Operations | 3 |
| **Complete three (3) units from the following:** | | 3 |
| FJMP 132 | Multiplatform Journalism Production | 3 |
| FJMP 133 | Broadcast News Production | 3 |
| FJMP 134 | Multiplatform Magazine Production | 3 |
| PHOT 215 | Photojournalism and Documentary Photography | 3 |
| FJMP 142 | Radio and Podcast Production | 3 |
| FJMP 232A | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop I | 3 |
| FJMP 232B | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop II | 3 |
| FJMP 233A | Broadcast News Workshop I | 3 |
| FJMP 233B | Broadcast News Workshop II | 3 |