This track focuses on Journalism, preparing students with the knowledge and practical skills the field expects at the Associate-to-Bachelor's level.
Graduates are equipped to pursue relevant career paths, with a self-paced format built for students balancing work and other commitments.
SS-080Introduction to Political Science
Introduces the foundational theories and concepts of political science.
- Major political theories
- Political systems overview
- Core political science terminology
SS-196Introduction to Mass Communication
Covers the foundational principles behind mass media and communication.
- Mass media fundamentals
- Communication theory basics
- Overview of media industries
SS-291World Literature
Surveys major literary works and traditions from around the world.
- Major world literary traditions
- Comparative literary analysis
- Cultural context in literature
SS-381Foundations of Sociology
Introduces the core theories and concepts of sociological study.
- Major sociological theories
- Social structures and institutions
- Core sociology terminology
SS-395English Rhetoric
Covers the principles of persuasive and effective written communication.
- Rhetorical strategies
- Argument construction basics
- Audience-focused writing
SS-664Essentials of General Psychology
Introduces foundational psychological theories and concepts.
- Major psychological perspectives
- Basic psychological terminology
- Overview of psychology subfields
SS-777Introduction to World History
Surveys major civilizations, conflicts, and turning points across history.
- Major historical civilizations
- Global historical turning points
- Cross-cultural historical exchange
SS-812Introduction to Economics
Covers the foundational principles of economic theory and analysis.
- Supply and demand basics
- Micro vs macroeconomics
- Core economic terminology
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
JOU-013Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
Introduces the principles of reporting news for broadcast media.
- Broadcast writing basics
- On-camera reporting fundamentals
- Broadcast news production basics
JOU-454Introduction to Journalism
A broad orientation to the journalism field and career paths.
- History of journalism
- Career pathways in journalism
- Overview of journalism specializations
JOU-465News Writing
Covers the fundamentals of writing clear, accurate news stories.
- News story structure
- Accuracy and fact-checking
- Writing for different news formats
JOU-498Fundamentals of Online Journalism
Introduces reporting and publishing practices for digital news platforms.
- Digital-first reporting basics
- Online publishing tools
- Engaging digital news audiences
JOU-549Introduction to Copyediting
Covers the fundamentals of editing written content for accuracy and clarity.
- Grammar and style editing
- Fact-checking practices
- Editing for clarity and concision
JOU-679Media, Culture and Technology
Explores how technology and culture shape modern media practices.
- Technology's impact on media
- Cultural influence on media content
- Emerging media technologies
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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