Academics
Journalism
This area of study emphasizes the development of professional-level writing and reporting skills and provides students with a broadly-based program of liberal arts courses necessary for a career in journalism, radio-television news, public relations, and business reporting. This suggested area of study is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior college or university. Because requirements at four-year institutions vary, students planning to transfer should seek information about the particular program they plan to enter.
Degree
Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| GEOG 113 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| POLSC 115 or | AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT or | 3 |
| POLSC 119 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE * | 7 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 9 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| JOURN 122 | BEGINNING REPORTING | 3 |
| JOURN 123 | BASIC NEWS EDITING | 3 |
| MCOMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA | 3 |
| MM 140 | MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION I | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ELECTIVES ** | 11 to 14 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
** Recommended electives: BUS 125; COMM 115; ECON 110; ENGL 113; ENGL 117; ENGL 210; GRDSN 130; MCOMM 113, 140, 214, 215, 230. Work with your advisor to develop a plan of study to meet your academic and professional goals.
Typing skills are a necessity in the field of Journalism. It is recommended that students with insufficient typing skills take TYPE 120 in addition to program courses.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; COMM 110; Mathematics; JOURN 122; Social Science |
| Spring Semester 1 | ENGL 111; JOURN 123; MCOMM 110; POLSC 115 or POLSC 119; Elective |
| Fall Semester 2 | Fine Arts; Life Science or Physical Science; Humanities; MM 140; Elective |
| Spring Semester 2 | GEOG 113; Humanities/Fine Arts; Life Science or Physical Science; Elective; Elective |
Program Contact Information
Humanities Department
Room 314C
(309) 694-5342
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training