Associate Degrees for Transfer in Journalism
Riverside, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 482 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per unit, and total cost per year (including all school and personal costs) is $29,697
Key Summary
A major in journalism prepares students to employ ethical principles and practical skills in the presentation of their journalistic product to the public in print and online. Journalism majors excel in storytelling with text and in digital and video formats.
As a journalism major, you will master the art of reporting and writing and learn about legal issues that affect the media. Through this program of study, you will be able to demonstrate an applicable knowledge of the principles of ethical and socially responsible journalism. You will gain a working knowledge of the equipment and software used by news media and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in news media and other related occupations.
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.
Journalism - ADT (CSU and UC)
0-15 units
Fall/Spring
- Journalism 1 --- 3
- English 1A/ 1AH --- 4
- Communication Studies 1/ 1H or 9/ 9H --- 3
- Guidance 47 or 48 or Kinesiology 4 or Academic Literacy and Reading 3 --- 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
- Political Science 1/ 1H --- 3
16-30 units
Fall/Spring
- Math 12/ 12H or 25 --- 3-4
- Anthropology 1/1H and 1L or Biology 5 or 6 or 8 --- 4
- Journalism 20A --- 3
- English 1B/ 1BH or Communications 2 or 3 or Academic Literacy and Reading 4 --- 3-4
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
*One semester Foreign Language if not met with HS requirements --- 5
31-45 units
Fall/Spring
- Journalism 2 or 12 or 20B or Photography 12 --- 3
- English 11 --- 3
- Photography 8 or 20 --- 3
- Humanities 16 or History 6/ 6H or 7/ 7H or 31 --- 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
- Theater Arts 3 or Music 89 or Dance 6/ 6H or Art History 1/ 1H or 2/ 2H or 9 --- 3
45-60+ units
Fall/Spring
- Ethnic Studies 1 or 3 or 7 or 8 or 21 or 23 --- 3
- Film Studies 1 or 2 --- 3
- Geography 1/ 1H or Oceanography 1 --- 3
- Journalism 7 --- 3
*L.O.T.E. can be met with 2 years of the same language in high school (C or better grade)
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options, refer to the RCC Catalog under Requirements for College Transfer.
Salaries Range : $26,000-74,000
- Assistant Editor
- Biographer
- Book Critic
- Broadcast Assistant
- Broadcast, Fashion, Financial Journalist
- Broadcaster
- Columnist
- Editorial Writer
- Film, Restaurant, Theatre, or Music Critic
- Investigative Reporter
- News Anchor
- News Editor or Writer
- Photojournalist
- Political Reporter
- Sports Reporter
- Sportscaster
- Television News Reporter