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Journalism Transfer

IECC Transfer Pathway

Journalism

The world needs great storytellers. The Journalism transfer pathway at IECC leads to the Associate in Science and Arts degree and is your launchpad for a bachelor's degree and a career reporting the news across print, broadcast, and digital media. Develop your skills in news writing, reporting, ethics, photojournalism, and digital media, and transfer to a four-year university ready to step into newsrooms, magazines, and content teams. If you're curious, persistent, and love a good story, this is your path.

Core coursesTap to collapse

The classes that define this pathway. General education requirements round out your degree and can be planned with your advisor.

RequirementCourse(s)Cr.
Core CourseBMK 1203 — Advertising3
Gen Ed - Communications/Core (also a Core Course)SPE 1101 — Fund of Effective Speaking3
Core CourseBRD 1207 — Writing for Media3
Core CourseSPE 1111 — Interpersonal Communication3
Core CourseBRD 2217 — Broadcast Journalism3
Concentration Elective(open requirement)3
Core CourseBRD 1208 — Social Media3
Core CourseJLM 1111 — Survey of Mass Media3
Concentration Elective(open requirement)4

About this pathway

The Journalism transfer pathway, leading to the Associate in Science and Arts degree, is designed for students who plan to complete foundational coursework at IECC before transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in journalism. The program prepares students to gather, evaluate, write, and deliver news across print, broadcast, and digital platforms in a rapidly evolving media environment. Coursework introduces students to news writing and reporting, media ethics and law, and the principles of mass communication, along with the writing, research, and digital production skills essential to the field. Topics of study include news writing and reporting, media law and ethics, photojournalism, digital and multimedia journalism, and editorial practice. Graduates who complete a bachelor's degree will have the potential for employment as reporters, news editors, copy editors, photojournalists, broadcast journalists, digital content producers, or communications specialists in newsrooms, magazines, nonprofit organizations, and corporate communication settings.

At a glance

Here's how the degree breaks down by credit hours. A typical full-time semester is about 12–15 credit hours, so a 64-credit-hour degree usually takes two years of full-time study.

37credit hoursGeneral Education
18credit hoursCore Courses
2credit hoursCollege Orientation
7credit hoursApproved Elective Courses
64credit hoursTotal

Recommended electives

CourseTitleCr.
BRD 1101Intro to Broadcasting3
BRD 1202Broadcasting Announcing3
BRD 1203Audio Production3
BRD 1204Video Production - Multi Camera3
BRD 2212Video Production - Field3
BRD 2218Sports Media3
BRD 2219Sportscasting3
JUS 1200Intro to Criminal Justice3
JUS 1210Criminal Law I3
PLS 1101Intro to Political Science3
PLS 2101Government of the U.S.3
PLS 2103State & Local Government3
PLS 2106International Relations3
SOC 2101Principles of Sociology3
SOC 2102Social Problems & Trends3

Program notes

  • College Orientation (required): FYE 1198 College Success; FYE 1199 Professional Career Development.
  • One Human Diversity HD course must be completed.
  • One lab science course must be completed.
  • Concentration Electives
  • Broadcast Journalism:
  • Political Science Journalism:
  • Sports Journalism:
  • Criminal Justice Journalism:

Course offerings, prerequisites, and transfer requirements may vary. Meet with an IECC advisor before registering each semester to ensure course selections align with academic goals. Students are responsible for consulting with their intended receiving institution to verify transfer requirements and course applicability.

Ready to take the next step?

Meet with an IECC advisor to map out your transfer plan, choose your courses, and stay on track for your bachelor's degree.

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