Journalism

Associate in Arts (DTA)

The field of Journalism/Communications is creative, stimulating, and challenging. Students preparing for a professional career in the field (which includes Journalism, Advertising, Broadcasting, Public Relations, and Photojournalism) should complete requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree and plan to transfer to a four-year college to earn at least a Bachelor’s degree. See the Associate in Arts—Direct Transfer Agreement Planning Worksheet for AA Degree requirements.

While at Olympic College, students will learn fundamental principles and applications of communications. Students also will complete courses from other academic disciplines that provide for a diversified experience to prepare them for future academic and professional work. Students are encouraged to gain hands-on experience in communications by contributing to The Olympian, the college’s student newspaper.

Students are encouraged to meet early with the Journalism/Communications advisor, who will approve the student’s individualized program.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog

Common Course Numbering Crosswalk (Effective Summer 2008)

for Former and Continuing Students