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JOURNALISM

Program Overview

Journalism is the study of mass communication media such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, and Internet. Journalism is a cornerstone of American society and a guardian of this nation’s freedoms. Journalism develops clear thinking, strong writing, and solid communication skills. The Southwestern College journalism program encourages multidisciplinary study in a variety of areas. The program includes coursework and the award-winning student newspaper, The Southwestern Sun.

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Program Awards

Associate Degree

Certificate

Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Degree - Associate in Arts Transfer

Associate Degree

Journalism - Associate in Arts

Associate Degree

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Points of Interest

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Below is a sample of the many career options available for the journalism major. A few of these require an associate degree, most require a bachelor’s degree, and some require a graduate-level degree. Possible career options include reporter, copy editor, photojournalist, columnist, public affairs manager, press relations officer, speech writer, critic, public information specialist, broadcaster, magazine writer, high school or college instructor, graphic designer, correspondent, production technician, and technical writer or editor.

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JOURNALISM

Program Overview

Program Awards

Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Degree - Associate in Arts Transfer

Journalism - Associate in Arts

Points of Interest

Program Contacts

Department

Communication

School

Cynthia McGregor Dean

Eric Maag Department Chair

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Faculty Contacts

Max Branscomb Professor

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