Journalism
Picture yourself breaking a story about a corrupt public official to a national TV audience. Or filing your weekly report from spring training. Imagine choosing which photo will run with tomorrow’s top story. Or editing the radio field report you recorded last week.
Picture yourself in an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career in journalism.
Journalism is the timely reporting of news and events at the local, national, and international levels. Journalists gather information through interviews and research and craft fair and balanced stories for publication, broadcast, or online. They perform a vital function in free societies; the journalist’s first obligation is to the truth, their first loyalty is to the citizens.
The Journalism program at MCC offers classes that will start you on the path to a career as a journalist and give you what you need to transfer to a four-year university.
Quick Stats
- Example Titles
- Journalist
- Photo Journalist
- Investigative Reporter
- News Analyst
- Publicist
- Press Secretary
- Types of Employers
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- TV Stations
- Radio Stations
- Online Magazines/Blogs
- Public Relations Firms
Career Profile
Typically, traditional journalists write for the press, but they may also work in magazines, radio, television, or online. Journalists may be expected to have some experience with photography, copyediting, and writing in a voice that grabs the reader's attention.
Professionals with a background in journalism are also well suited to a career in public relations, working for PR firms, market research corporations, volunteer organizations, and political campaigns. Work in this field may also extend into event planning and speaking with the community.
Journalists:
Investigate and research
Write stories about newsworthy information
May select and edit photographs
Proof and edit written copy
Available Associate Degrees and Certificates
| Degree / Certificate | Title | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Journalism | Required Courses |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Public Relations | Required Courses |
Transfer to a University
| At MCC, get an... | Transfer to... | To get a... |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications |
Meet with an Advisor
Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success, so don’t skip it, okay?
Advising for the Journalism program is available through the English department. You can also contact Advisement & Registration Services for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
