Program Map for Journalism
Program Description: The majority of EvCC Journalism students transfer to WSU Everett’s Integrated Strategic Communications program. This map particularly reflects preparation for that program, although it also prepares students for other schools. For more information about the Journalism program, contact the faculty program advisor, Andrew Wahl awahl@everettcc.edu.
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Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH& 107, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below 
ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Study Abroad club or a language club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Journalism DTA Pathway so that if you change to another DTA program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Take MATH& 107 - Math in Society or MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics. Take JOURN 101 - Introduction to Journalism Take a natural science course.
Note: To complete the program, you must take three natural science classes total, including at least one lab. Two of the classes must be from different disciplines. Nutrition and environmental science courses are recommended. Choose a science course based on the specific focus of the communication work you hope to eventually do.
Take CMST& 102 - Introduction to Mass Media Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Take JOURN 170 - Student News Media Take JOURN 110 - Media Writing
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest.
- Start working for The Clipper newspaper
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Take CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Take JOURN 111 - Multimedia Journalism Take JOURN 170 - Student News Media
Note: This course can be taken every quarter for a total of up to 18 credits. It is recommended that you take this most quarters.
Take CMST 204D - Intercultural Communication Take GRAPH 110 - Foundations of Graphic Design Take PHOTO 110 - Photography I: Basic Elements
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities.
- Keep working at The Clipper.
- Make sure you have met your foreign language requirements for your transfer institution.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Take another natural science course. See Phase 2 for notes on choosing natural science courses. Take a Social Science course. History, Global Studies, Sociology, Psychology, or Political Science courses are recommended. Take your final natural science course. Important: If you have not yet taken a lab-science, make sure to do so now. NUTR 180 - Sustainable Food Systems: What to Eat and Why It Matters or ENVS& 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science is recommended. Take another Social Science course. History, Global Studies, Sociology, Psychology, or Political Science courses are recommended.
Note: Your two social science courses must be from different disciplines.
Take JOURN 170 - Student News Media or JOURN 250 - Journalism Internship or JOURN 299 - Special Projects Take additional courses to reach 90 total college-level credits. It is recommended that you take JOURN 170 most quarters.
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.