Associate of Arts - Journalism

Join the Associate of Arts in Journalism at Shoreline Community College! Gain essential skills and transfer opportunities. Apply now for a bright future!

Program Description Journalism involves the gathering, preparing and dissemination of information through a variety of media outlets, such as newspapers, magazines, wire services, websites, radio and television. Students learn skills essential to the practice of journalism, such as writing, interviewing and research, while also gaining knowledge of how news media works and journalistic ethics and best practices. Students learn to look at media critically and study the evolution of journalism in a digital and global communications landscape. The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is part of Shoreline’s General Transfer program and is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees.