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      "markdown": "Program Code: SAC.JAMS.CA\n\nProgram Control Number: 21753"
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      "markdown": "The certificate program in Journalism and Media Studies offers students a unique blend of theory and practice. The program provides critical and cultural analysis of media and communications in conjunction with a hands-on production sequence in print, digital, and web-based journalism, leading to potential entry-level positions in a variety of media and communications fields. Students work at least one semester as a staff member for SAC’s nationally recognized student media outlet, _el Don_.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Apply the basic principles of journalism such as accuracy, fairness and public service\n2.  Discuss the historic, cultural, legal and ethical underpinnings of U.S. Mass Media\n3.  Practice the principles of communicating clearly through print, digital, and visual media"
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          "title": "Introduction to Visual Communications",
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          "code": "JAMS 105",
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          "title": "Reporting and Writing the News",
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          "text": "Plus 3 Units from the Following Courses",
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          "title": "Introduction to Digital Media Arts",
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          "code": "JAMS 201",
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          "code": "JAMS 210",
          "title": "Public Affairs Reporting",
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          "code": "JAMS 222",
          "title": "Writing Across Media",
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          "title": "Introduction to Photojournalism",
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