The Mass Communications Studies: Journalism courses at Chabot College offer degree preparation with exciting hands-on media training for students interested in journalism or other mass communication career options. Our courses are not just for reporters, however! Courses such as Journalism News writing, Introduction to Mass Communication, Newspaper Production, Photojournalism and newspaper and magazine feature writing, prepare students to become strong researchers, information gatherers, vital communicators and advocates needed today in industries such as journalism, reporting, news production, advertising, media relations, public information and other forms of mass communications. These skills will also help people in numerous other careers that require public interaction, information gathering and research. Chabot College students work with qualified instructors in hands-on learning environments that promote advanced development of research, writing, leadership, oral and written communication skills. Students also develop important technical skills in industry software and learn vital production processes while building social skills.

Career Opportunities

Journalists, News reporters, Sports reporters, News editors, Copy editors, Designers, Multimedia reporters, Photojournalists, Public information officers, Public Relations practitioners, Advertising

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students will be able to apply knowledge and understanding of the Internet, including various databases in order to independently conduct the research they need to produce credible and well-constructed content for publication.

- Students will gain knowledge of a broad range of equipment, software, trends, changes and tools needed to be successful in the journalism field.

- Students gain critical understanding of journalism practices, including facts, standards, conventions, and principles, including critical understanding of internal and external forces affecting their operation.

- Students will be able to apply the separate skills of a journalist— writing and editing stories; taking and editing photographs; creating and editing graphics; recording and editing audio; as well as shooting and editing videos—in order to produce interactive media content.