Journalism, Certificate of Achievement (C)
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Journalism, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Overview
This certificate offers a fast-track introduction to the American news media and the expanding opportunities in web publication. Students immediately become media practitioners as they develop work for The Channels, SBCC’s award-winning college news publication.
Requirements
Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.
Course List
- JOUR 101: Reporting/Writing I (3 units)
- JOUR 121: The Channels: Reporting/Writing (3 units)
- JOUR/PHOT 190: Photojournalism (3 units)
- JOUR 122A: The Channels: Newswriting and Editing (4 units)
- or JOUR 123A: The Channels: Photojournalism
- or JOUR 123B: The Channels: Publication Design
- JOUR/MKT 135: Public Relations (3 units)
- JOUR/ENG 271NF: Creative Writing: Non-fiction (3 units)
Total Units: 19.00
Learning Outcomes
- Use news judgment to select, report, develop and publish journalism projects.
- Develop publishable journalism works in multiple genres for multiple platforms: written articles, photographs, narrated photo galleries, video, and multimedia-interactive features.
- Employ best practices of professional journalists in the areas of accuracy, fairness, balance, context and ethics.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
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Degree Overview:
Overview:
This certificate program provides an accelerated introduction to the American news media and the growing opportunities in web publishing. Students engage in hands-on media practice by contributing to The Channels, SBCC's award-winning college news publication.
Objectives:
- Introduce students to the fundamentals of journalism and web publishing.
- Develop students' skills in reporting, writing, photography, videography, and web publishing.
- Prepare students for careers in journalism, web publishing, public relations, and related fields.
Program Description:
The program consists of 19 units of coursework, including:
- Reporting/Writing I (JOUR 101): Introduces students to the principles of news reporting and writing, including interviewing, research, and structure.
- The Channels: Reporting/Writing (JOUR 121): Provides students with practical experience in reporting and writing for the college newspaper, The Channels.
- Photojournalism (JOUR/PHOT 190): Introduces students to the principles of photojournalism, including camera operation, composition, and editing.
- The Channels: Newswriting and Editing (JOUR 122A): Focuses on advanced newswriting and editing techniques, including headline writing, copyediting, and page design.
- Public Relations (JOUR/MKT 135): Introduces students to the principles and practices of public relations, including media relations, social media management, and event planning.
Careers:
Graduates of the program may pursue careers as:
- Reporters
- Editors
- Photographers
- Videographers
- Web publishers
- Public relations specialists