Liberal Arts and
Sciences / Journalism/Communications
Associate in Arts Degree
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Do you envision a future in print, broadcast, or online
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Program Information
Click here to see Fall 2009 Journalism Course Descriptions
Click here for a Printable Course
Selection Guide to Help You Plan Your Courses
Overview of the Program
The
Journalism/Communications program prepares the student for an entry-level job as a a reporter or writer or for transfer to a
four-year college or university with a major in Journalism/Communications or a
related major or concentration. Providing a background in the basic
principles and practices of contemporary communications and journalism,
our program helps to prepare students not only for a career in journalism, but
for a variety of occupations that require strong writing, research, and
critical thinking skills, including public relations and advertising.
Key Features of the Program
HCC’s journalism program introduces students to
the conventions of news and feature writing, reporting, and opinion
writing. In their journalism courses, students learn vital research,
writing, critical thinking, and interviewing skills appropriate for print,
online, and broadcast journalism. Students receive in-depth instruction,
one-on-one attention, detailed feedback and guidance, and hands-on experience
in the program. In our Publications Workshops classes, they begin
building a portfolio of published work through required writing for Horizons,
the student newspaper. (See the course selection guides above for a
detailed list of the requirements in the program. )
Additional Opportunities for Journalism Students
Additional opportunities are also
available for outstanding students to work as editors on the college newspaper,
affording them instruction and experience in developing editing, teaching, and
leadership skills. Independent studies can also be developed in
consultation with the program advisor.
Internships can be secured
through the journalism and cooperative education programs. Some students
also work for the college, writing for college publications with a wide release
in our service region, or developing press releases for other publications.
Objectives of the Program
By the end of our program, students should
be able to:
- Prepare news copy and write leads.
- Prepare, conduct, and write interview stories.
- Write a variety of opinion pieces, including creative non-fiction.
- Research and write in-depth news and feature stories.
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