Journalism
Journalism is the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news
and information. It is also the product of these activities. Journalism can be distinguished
from other activities and products by certain identifiable characteristics and practices.
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Academic Programs in Journalism
The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However,
please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.
- School Trailhead for Arts & Humanities Suggested Initial Coursework - TRAILHEAD
- Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Communication, Media and Languages - CSU Pathway - MAP
Additional Resources
- What can I do with this major? (Journalism) - INFO
- Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN
A) - INFO
- California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students
who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system
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- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO
Career Options
Career options for students who get a degree in journalism include: editor, broadcast journalist, foreign correspondent, announcer, writer, newspaper reporter, blogger, and social media manager.
Student Voice
Miami Abdulal
Miami Abdulal graduated from Norco College in 2016 with high honors and pursued her
degree in Journalism with an emphasis on Media Studies. In March 2019, Miami started working at ABC7 Eyewitness
News as a news assistant. She hopes to shed some light on the truth about the Syrian
crisis. “Moving from Syria to the United States of America in the aftermath of Civil
War between the government and Syrian citizens was the hardest thing for me,” said
Abdulal. “Losing relatives and friends in the war was the hardest thing that I had
to suffer. Those incidents made me skeptical about everything to the point where I
refused to further my education when everyone around me was becoming a doctor or attorney.”
Navigating was the hardest part for her because she was uncomfortable with her surroundings.
After completing two consecutive semesters at Norco College, Abdulal started getting
involved in campus activities. She made friends who encouraged her to be the best
and introduced her to campus programs. “My friends told me about the Extended Opportunity
Program (EOPS) and how much it helped students. I applied and was accepted. I cried
because things were finally working out for me. EOPS and Norco College have helped
shape who I am right now. Graduating from Norco College with high honors and transferring
to a prestigious four-year institution was never something I pictured myself doing.
It would not be possible if it wasn’t for the assistance I received from Norco College
and EOPS.”
To read more of Miami's story, click here.
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