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Journalism

Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfers

Catalog 2007-08

MHCC Faculty Advisors:
Bob Watkins: 503-491-7413 - Room AC 1383 Bob.Watkins@mhcc.edu

This curriculum is recommended for students interested in studying journalism at MHCC, earning an Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer Degree, and transferring to a four-year college or university to work toward a bachelor’s degree in journalism. This is not a degree in journalism.

Curricular Outcomes

At the completion of this curriculum, the student should be able to:

• demonstrate a sense of news judgment, using critical thinking skills to identify issues, trends and events of interest and importance to the local community
• deliver information in a clear and technically appropriate style that matches the current styles and conventions of the journalistic community
• articulate the publication production process, taking a project from original concept to final printed form
• analyze available space, understand current design trends and arrange content in both a functional and attractive presentation
• articulate the role and responsibility of journalists and communicators to readers and the general public
• review and revise the works of others, providing thoughtful editing without abandoning the original message
• explain the difference between fair and balanced reporting and fact-based opinion.

Students from MHCC most often transfer to the University of Oregon to work toward a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in journalism. Students transferring from Mt. Hood Community College to the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication will be given full credit for the courses listed below upon acceptance to the university. This MHCC program is designed as an Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer (AA/OT) which enables a student to enter the university with all lower division general education requirements met and three pre-major journalism requirements completed.

However, students from MHCC seeking a baccalaureate degree in journalism, communications or new media may also transfer to other institutions, including Southern Oregon University, University of Portland, Oregon State University, Washington State University, the University of Washington and Marylhurst University. These institutions may require different courses within the various subject areas of General Education.

Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university after MHCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, the faculty adviser and/or the MHCC Academic Advising and Transfer Center.

1 The humanities literature course requirement may be satisfied with any of the following: FA257-258, ENG104-106, ENG107-109, ENG201-202, ENG204-205, ENG212, ENG214, ENG222, ENG253-254.
2 The lab science course requirement may be satisfied with any of the following: CH104-106, CH151, CH170, CH221-223, G201-203, GS104-106, PH201-203, PH211-213.

Related MHCC Program Web Links:
http://www.mhcc.edu/programs

Transfer Schools' Web Links
University of Oregon - http://jcomm.uoregon.edu

Disclaimer

This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Journalism. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her four-year transfer school to confirm specific admission requirements.

Journalism, Recognition of Completion, may be awarded to a student who completes the following courses. The courses are designed to provide a structured review of skills used by persons in the journalism field or for those seeking to add to their skill-base in communications, or for students who already hold a degree in another field. This set of courses encompasses skills specific to the profession, will help build a strong and diverse portfolio and offers the opportunity for practical experience in an accelerated format. Students may take coursework in reporting, technical writing, editing, computer design, publication production, photojournalism, advertising and public relations, among other areas.

Students may take a variety of other journalism-related courses from the additional list printed below. For more information on this non-transcripted, institutional award of attendance, consult the faculty adviser, Bob Watkins at 503-491-7413 or by email at watkins@mhcc.edu. Please note that the following courses will be offered based on sufficient enrollment.

CS125J Digital Typography for Journalism 1
J202 Information Gathering (Sp) 4
J204 Visual Communication (F) 4
J211 Introduction to Mass Communications (F/Sp) 3
J215A Publications Lab (Su/F/W/Sp) 1
J215B Publications Lab* (Su/F/W/Sp) 6
J216 Reporting I (F/W) 3
J217 Reporting II (W) 3
J218 Copy Editing (Sp) 3
J226 Introduction to Journalism Production (F) 2
WR227 Technical Report Writing (F/W/Sp) 3
WR248 Strategies for Revision: Advanced Professional Writing (Sp) 3

Additional Journalism-Related Courses
Individuals are encouraged to consider additional coursework from the list below to strengthen their skills and further develop their portfolio.

ART261 Photography I (Su/F/W/Sp) 3
J134 Photojournalism (W) 3
J205 Public Relations (W) 3
J225 Introduction to Advertising (W) 3
J280 Cooperative Education Internships 3-12
SP111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Su/F/W/Sp) 3