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Associate of Journalism

San Mateo County Community College District - Skyline College

  • San Bruno, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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San Mateo County Community College District - Skyline College campus

About the program

An MA in multiplatform journalism covering news, Features, Video, Podcasting and branded content.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Journalism to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
  • Interviewing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Features writer
  • Video journalist
  • Broadcast journalist
  • News editor
  • Producer
  • Social media journalist

Curriculum

  • Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
  • Interviewing
  • Multimedia)
  • Technology including AI tools
  • Law and ethics with media
  • Power and propaganda
  • And a dissertation or major project. Students produce features
  • Social video and podcasts.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 16 or older; applicants under 18 show high school graduation or equivalent; official high school or university transcript; valid passport; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
  • IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85); financial document showing at least 32
  • 500 USD (plus 5
  • 000 USD for a first dependant and 2
  • 500 USD for each additional).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (required if under 18); official transcript from high school or university; age 16+; transfer students bring I-20 and F-1 visa copy

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 56
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 85
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence
  • Visa Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,584 USD
Application fee$0 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSkyline College (San Bruno)
Faculty or schoolArts, Languages & Communication
DepartmentJournalism
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteCollege scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; award rules determine international eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.