Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

126 2018-2019 Catalog Journalism - Liberal Arts & Sciences JOURNALISM CERTIFICATE IN JOURNALISM (MAJOR #R.5350.CN ) Students who complete this programwill have fundamental print journalismwriting and editing skills as well as the basic computer skills of newspaper layout and design. Students completing these courses will be able to identify and understand the different mass mediums, interview subjects, meet publication deadlines, contribute to the production of a newspaper, know the design elements of a newspaper, understand journalism ethics and show experience working in the field of journalism. Completion of the program prepares students for: entry-level positions in print journalism, broadcast journalism, photojournalism, public relations, advertising and newspaper layout and design; and for transfer into four-year colleges and universities. JOURN 1 Introduction to Mass Communications ................................... 3 JOURN 3 News Writing ....................................... 3 JOURN 7 Writing by Design: Introduction to Publication and Production of the School Newspaper Publication ............ 3 JOURN 8 Student Publication Staff ..................... 3 JOURN 19V Cooperative Work Experience, Journalism ...................1 – 4 Total Units 13 - 16 Recommended courses: English 1A, Photography 1, Marketing 12 Advisor(s): Cooper, Lapp, Watts LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES The Liberal Arts & Sciences A.A. Degree is designed for the student who wishes to earn a degree in a broad area of study that includes additional coursework in an “Area of Emphasis”. This area of emphasis will be an ideal choice for students planning to transfer to the California State University or University of California as students can satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course work that relates to majors at CSU or UC. Each student should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding intended majors at the specific college/university of his/her choice. Total Units Required: 60 • Choose either option I or II or III for the General Education pattern related to your educational goal. I. Associate in Arts Degree General Education II. CSU GE Minimum units necessary to meet the CSU III. General Education Certification requirements. IV. IGETC Minimum units necessary to meet the IGETC Certification requirements. • Complete 18 units in one “Area of Emphasis” • Arts and Humanities • Natural Sciences • For ALL OPTIONS: complete necessary Reedley College Graduation and Competency requirements • All courses listed below transfer to CSU. Refer to www. assist.org for transfer details or see a counselor or faculty advisor for additional details. (* indicates that transfer credit is limited by UC) • Electives may be necessary to total 60 degree applicable units required for the Associate degree. LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES: ARTS & HUMANITIES (MAJOR #R.5120.AA ) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE   These courses emphasize the study of cultural and humanistic activities, and literary and artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have expressed themselves in response to each other and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments.   Program Learning Outcome: • Critically evaluate the central themes and concepts explored in art, literature, history, music, and philosophy. Select one art course ............................................................... 3 ART 2 Introduction to Visual Culture... 3 ART 5 Art History 1 ............................. 3 ART 6 Art History 2 ............................. 3 ART 6H Honors Art History 2 ................. 3 Select one English course ..................................................... 3-4 ENGL 1B Introduction to the Study of Literature .............................. 3 ENGL 1BH Honors Introduction to the Study of Literature .................... 3 ENGL 41 Themes in Literature ................ 4 ENGL 44A World Literature to the Renaissance .............................. 3 ENGL 44B World Literature since the Renaissance ....................... 3 ENGL 43A American Literature: Origins through Reconstruction (1877) ........................................ 3 ENGL 43B American Literature: 1877 to present .................................. 3