Journalism, Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science Degree in Journalism offers hands-on training and experience in the fundamentals of journalism, using current and emerging multimedia tools and technologies in our state-of-the-art facilities. The program emphasis is placed on planning, writing, producing, directing, editing, and performing across platforms. Other topics addressed include social media production and management, photojournalism and documentary photography, and studio operations. Students contribute to the award-winning City Times Media platform and its partners, including digital news, magazine, TV news, radio podcast and independent film. This program is designed for students interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge of journalism, students majoring in Journalism, and for those seeking entry-level employment in media-related industries.

The skills acquired with this A.S. degree may lead to employment, freelance work, or business ownership. These jobs include, but are not limited to, multimedia journalist, digital content producer, production assistant, news producer, on-air talent, news reporter, news writer, public information officer, communications director, social media producer, operations engineer, news photographer, audio engineer, studio camera operator, and sound technician.

(A) Enrollment Data

                                             2019-2020*       2020-2021*           2021-2022*

*Limited enrollment experienced during the 2020-2022 pandemic.

+New course.

Source: https://www.sdcity.edu/about/institutional-effectiveness/research/enrollment-dashboard.aspx

(B) Completer Projections

Based on enrollment data, the estimated completer projection of students to earn the award annually is 5 students.

The Film, Journalism, and Media Production (FJMP) program at San Diego City College provides the opportunity for students to develop fundamental skills in these fields for employment in media and related industries or transfer to a four-year institution. The program includes all aspects of multiplatform content creation and production, including fiction and documentary films, journalism, broadcast news, radio, podcast, and media production. Students also develop skills to think critically, problem-solve efficiently, and communicate ideas effectively. Courses address legal and ethical issues in media and include the implications of social and cultural constructs, economics, technology, and equity and social justice. Students gain hands-on experience working as part of the online platform City Times Media with its award-winning partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

Student Media

City Times Media includes award-winning student media partners like City Times, the student-produced digital news website originally established as a newspaper in 1945, as well as CityScene magazine, CTTV, home of the Emmy-winning Newscene broadcast, CT Sound for radio and podcast, and City College Independent Films, which offers students an outlet to showcase fiction and documentary films.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of one of the degrees and/or certificates the student should be able to:

• Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the media professions in which they work.

• Write in forms and styles appropriate for media professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.

• Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the media professions in which they work.

• Apply principles of diversity, equity, and media law and ethics.

Career Options

City College offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a wide range of areas in film, journalism, and media production. Potential jobs include video editor, multimedia journalist, digital content producer, motion picture or documentary film writer/producer, director, videographer, motion graphics designer, art director, production assistant, news producer, on-air talent, news reporter, news writer, social media producer, operations engineer, news photographer, audio engineer, studio camera operator, sound technician, lighting technician, assistant director, set designer, studio manager, and floor director. The skills acquired may lead to employment, freelance work, or business ownership.

In addition to the courses listed below, students must complete one of the following general education options:

• The LOCAL/DISTRICT pattern (San Diego City College Catalog 2022-2023, page 102) of General Education coursework allows students to receive an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from San Diego City 

• The IGETC pattern (San Diego City College Catalog 2022-2023, page 125) is accepted by all CSU campuses and most UC campuses and majors. It is also accepted by some private/independent or out of state universities.

• The CSU GE pattern (San Diego City College Catalog 2022-2023, page 134) is accepted by all CSU campuses and some private/independent or out of state universities. It is not accepted by the UC system.

• It is strongly recommended that students consult with a counselor to determine which general education option is most appropriate for their individual educational goals.

Complete six (6) units from the following:

Total units:                                                           21