Journalism

Journalism at SFCC

If you are passionate about storytelling, current events, media, and connecting people with information, the Journalism program at SFCC can help you develop the skills needed for a variety of communication careers. You'll learn how to research, write, report, and create content across multiple platforms while building the critical-thinking and communication skills that are essential in today's media landscape.

Degree Options

AA - Associate of Arts

 

Journalist

Build Your Future in Journalism

Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year university or pursue a career in media and communications, the Journalism program provides a strong foundation for your next step. Through coursework in reporting, writing, digital media, and emerging communication technologies, students develop the skills needed to create compelling stories and engage audiences across a variety of platforms. The Associate of Arts degree is designed to transfer seamlessly to bachelor's degree programs in journalism, communication, media studies, and related fields.

 

Develop strong writing, reporting, research, and storytelling skills.

  • Learn news writing and reporting techniques used by professional journalists.
  • Create content for blogs, podcasts, websites, and a variety of digital media platforms.
  • Explore video production and multimedia storytelling techniques.
  • Develop social media management skills and learn how digital platforms shape modern communication.
  • Gain an understanding of media literacy, AI literacy, and emerging communication technologies.
  • Strengthen critical-thinking, interviewing, and information-gathering skills.
  • Learn how to communicate effectively with diverse audiences across multiple formats.
  • Build a foundation for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in journalism, communication, media studies, and related fields.
  • Explore career opportunities in news reporting, broadcasting, content creation, public relations, digital media, and communications.
  • Enhance your resume by pairing your degree with a Skills Certificate in Digital Media Communications or Digital Video.