Do you enjoy researching a topic and presenting what you have learned to others? Do you like taking photographs or creating digital presentations? If so, studying Journalism & Integrated Media at Delta College is a great way to start a dynamic and growing career.
While studying journalism at Delta, you will learn a mix of traditional tools like writing and photography, along with the latest technology in the areas of virtual reality, mobile apps, 360 degree photography and social media.
Choose a track
Delta College offers students an opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Arts degree in Journalism & Integrated Media in one of three exciting tracks. Each of the tracks culminates with a capstone experience – either an internship or participation in the Media Innovation Lab on a collaborative project with other students for a real audience or client.
Broadcasting
The news and infromation track provides students with reporting and news writing and editing skills for the digital age. Jobs in this category include news reporter, copy editor, assignment editor, social media specialist and public information officer.
Visual journalism
The visual journalism track provides students with a chance to focus on photojournalism, web and print design and multi-media content.
Public relations
The public relations track introduces students to this fastest-growing sector of the journalism industry. Public relations specialists utilize traditional, digital and social media as well as live events to promote companies, candidates, organizations and individuals.
All students in the Journalism & Integrated Media program take courses in Media Literacy; Mass Media, Social Media & Communication; News Writing; Photojournalism; New Media Writing; Media Ethics and Women; Minorities & the Media. Students also take a variety of track-specific courses and choose from a wide menu of electives to help them prepare for the career they desire or for transfer to a university.
Program details
Our degree prepares you for careers in journalism or to transfer to a bachelor's degree program.
Degree info
Journalism & Integrated Media
- Time & credits
- 5 semesters
63 credits - Course information
- In-person/online
- Blended
- Estimated tuition & fees
- $10,665 (in-district)
$16,710 (out-of-district)
$17,425 (out-of-state)
There's more
You'll learn in a newly designed space with the latest technology. A $2.8 million renovation completed in 2022 included a computer lab, classrooms, radio studios, equipment storage, student work spaces and a commons area used by journalism and electronic media students, as well as Delta's Public Media PBS and NPR stations.
Transfer
One of the best things about Delta College is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.
Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide associate-to-bachelor’s degree transfer pathways. Check out what's available in this career field.
Job outlook
Interested in a career in journalism? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can
pursue in this field of study be reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
"I chose journalism because two weeks after I started classes I found out about a photography position open at the Delta Collegiate. I did my first couple assignments and I was like, 'This is it. This is what I want to do.'"
Josie Norris
Journalism & Integrated Media graduate
Get started at Delta
Contact us
Program Coordinator
Crystal McMorris
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crystalmcmorris@delta.edu
989-686-9151
