Journalism Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

The Las Positas College Certificate of Achievement in Journalism provides specific hands-on training that will prepare students for immediate job entry, especially involving broadcast and technology. The certificate has a broad-based focus that services to hone and refine students’ reading, writing, speaking, cultural literacy, and critical thinking skills, enabling them to succeed in an academic environment or in the workplace.

Career Opportunities

The Certificate of Achievement in Journalism provides a solid foundation and preparation for entry-level careers in reporting, public relations, print production, copyediting, broadcasting, videography, photography, and media technology.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (12 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
JAMS 11	Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting	3
JAMS 12	Introduction to Photojournalism	3
	or
PHTO 72	Introduction to Photojournalism	3
JAMS 21A	Express College Newspaper A	3
JAMS 23	Multimedia Reporting	3

List A: Select Three (9 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
GDDM 64	InDesign I	3
JAMS 3	Introduction to Public Relations	3
JAMS 19A	Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing A	3
	or
ENG 19A	Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing A	3
JAMS 19B	Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing B	3
	or
ENG 19B	Journal of Arts, Literature, and Academic Writing B	3
JAMS 24A	Naked Magazine: College Magazine A	3
WRKX 95	General Work Experience	3

List B: Select One (3 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
JAMS 1	Introduction to Mass Communications	3
JAMS 2	Introduction to Media	3