Journalism and Media Studies (Microcredential)

The nine-credit Journalism and Media Studies microcredential is for students who want to explore a career as a communications professional and the basic techniques for communicating in a variety of media.

Students who complete the microcredential will gain an understanding of the role of media in our culture as well as writing styles and techniques for the news media and a variety of other communications-related careers.

All courses in the microcredential can be applied to the Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science Communications (Media) Track A.A. or Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science Communication (Non-Media) Track A.A. degree programs.

Courses

• Journalism I
• Media and Culture
• Writing for the Media

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Stackable

Credits earned in this microcredential are stackable to the following programs:

• Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science Communications (Media) Track A.A.
• Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science Communication (Non-Media) Track A.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this microcredential, students will be able to:

• Analyze, explain and evaluate the interconnection between mass media and society, including government, politics, law, economics, ethics, and technology, as well as individual and group dynamics.
• Practice common newsgathering methods, using journalistic ethics, and compose and edit newsworthy news copy and images appropriate for various media.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various styles of media writing and the conventions associated with these styles through written, oral and visual work.