Associate in Arts for Transfer - Journalism

The AA-T in Journalism provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Journalism will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Journalism or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to recognize and produce well-written news and feature articles; ability to visually present news material (articles and pictures) in an appealing way; and demonstrate knowledge of what is newsworthy.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
MCOMM 101	Introduction to Mass Communications	3
JOURN 102	Reporting the News	3.5
JOURN 103	Student Publications Staff	3
LIST A - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
JOURN 104	Student Publications Editor	3
MCOMM 120	Introduction to Public Relations	3
LIST B - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
COMM 104	Argumentation and Debate	3
COMM 120	Introduction to Communication Theory	3
ECON C2001	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON C2002/C2002H	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ENGLC1001	Critical Thinking and Writing	3
PHILO 117	Introduction to Logic	3
PHOTO 100 or PHOTO 101	Digital Photography or Traditional Photography I	3 or 3
POLS C1000	American Government and Politics	3
POLS 102	Modern Comparative Governments	3
STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H or ECON 127	Introduction to Statistics or Introductory to Statistics for Economics and Business	4-5 or  4
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18.5-20.5

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

February 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum  2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.