Broadcast Journalism

The Broadcast Journalism Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See CRC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English. (PSLO-1)
• Structure and craft messages in ways appropriate for specific audiences, including through a variety of technical skills for use in multi-media, internet, television, film or radio delivery. (PSLO-2)
• Research critically, filter the results, and present them in a cogent manner. (PSLO-3)
• Investigate and gather information for use in public presentation using library, internet, and personal interviews. (PSLO-4)
• Produce examples of professional-level work including writing, announcing and on-air performance. (PSLO-5)
• Demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator comes moral and ethical responsibility. (PSLO-6)
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for work in television, radio and other media broadcasting. (PSLO-7)
• Recognize and overcome biases, prejudices and limited viewpoints (including his or her own) so that he or she can communicate effectively in a diverse world. (PSLO-8)

Career Options News Broadcaster; Sportscaster; Announcer; News writer, News Producer; Journalist; Multi-Media writer; Internet Information specialist. Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.