Journalism / Communications
Our program offers fully transferable courses and the opportunity to write for an award-winning weekly newspaper.
Students who enroll in the writing and editing courses not only gain the knowledge needed to transfer to a four-year college but also gain practical experience, a segment often missing at many universities.
Journalism helps students:
- Become savvy consumers of mass media
- Write for print, broadcast and online
- Edit copy for publication or broadcast
- Display stories and photographs to draw interest
- Shoot newsworthy photos for publication
Career Opportunities
The skills learned through journalism courses can help students seeking work in:
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Radio
- Television
- Public relations
- Marketing
- Advertising
- General business
Field of Study
Students who complete a field of study in Journalism/Mass Communications can transfer their credits into any Texas state school for their freshman/sophomore course requirements in the field.
Contact
Eddye Gallagher, director TCC student publications, assistant professor journalism
817-515-6307
eddye.gallagher@tccd.edu
Reviewed March 15, 2012