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Associate of Journalism

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

Oakland, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: no
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

Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts
No minimum GPA published
English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
Otherwise ESOL first.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English, College transcripts if any), Valid passport, Bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-Word essay, Immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee, Transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa.

Language tests

IELTS 6.4
TOEFL iBT 67
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Journalism (Transfer). Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,410 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Language & Communication
Department	Journalism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	27,20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
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The program takes 2 years.