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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Specialized skills in writing, speaking and designing for the mass media help journalism students find employment in the print and electronic job markets around the world. Gain an associate in arts degree along with experience earned on College of DuPage's award-winning publications: the weekly Courier student newspaper, the 24/7 Courier Web Edition, the semi-annual Chaparral features magazine and the annual COD Today orientation issue.
Most professional writing, speaking and teaching positions in the mass media require a bachelor's or a master's degree in journalism or a related field. The first two years of college can firmly set the student's educational groundwork because of close ties to mass media employers through part-time employment in cooperative education and internships.
The Journalism and Mass Communication program at College of DuPage includes year-round cooperative education and internship experiences at public relations outlets, the college's public radio station, area newspapers and local government agencies.
Many area high school teachers use the Journalism and Mass Communication program for continuing education credit to meet state certification requirements. Graduates and professional journalists enroll in courses to renew and sharpen their interviewing and writing skills.
Journalism careers require a strong commitment to continuing education. Specialty courses in mass media law and ethics provide the professional and novice with the newest information on legal issues. The constant need to update computer skills and knowledge also propels students, professionals and graduates into classes such as those offered by College of DuPage.
The Journalism and Mass Communication program integrates its course work with that of the English, speech, graphic arts, marketing, photography, advertising design and illustration, and multimedia arts programs to provide an opportunity to blend professionals and students into a cohesive class of lifelong learners.
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Liberal Arts Division
BIC 3098
(630) 942-2047
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Journalism and Mass Communication, Associate in Arts
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Journalism and Mass Communication, A.A. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Sandy Fries BIC 2113C 942-2467 Catherine Stablein (Courier, Chaparral) SRC 1560 942-2650
If you are unable to contact an adviser, messages may be left with the Liberal Arts Division, BIC 200, (630) 942-2047.
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