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.
Recommended 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 |
Recommended 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
General Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides: