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  • 24 months

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Santa Monica College · Santa Monica, United States

Tuition

$10,656

Application fee: $75

Submit by November 15, 2026 · 70 days left · starts January 1, 2027

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Length
24 months
Starts
January 1, 2027
Post-study work
Available, as published
Taught in
English
Application fee
$75
Cost of living (annual)
$29,067

Overview

This program teaches students the methods and techniques for gathering, processing and delivering news, and prepares students to be professional print and multimedia journalists. Included is instruction in news writing and editing, reporting and multimedia story production, professional standards and ethics, and journalism history and research. Careers in this field include book editor, copywriter, film critic, foreign correspondent, freelance writing, online editor, multimedia story producer, journalist, magazine editor, news anchor, newspaper editor, publicist, sportswriter, and technical writer.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to produce essential nonfiction storytelling techniques in print and multimedia formats, demonstrate the ability to work as a team member to collaborate on media production across several formats and demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal issues affecting journalists.

Entry requirements

The requirements for this course are not published yet. Ask us and we will confirm them with the university.

Fees and living costs

Tuition
$10,656
Application fee
$75
Cost of living (annual)
$29,067

Published as Santa Monica College publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • January 1, 2027

    Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by November 15, 2026

    Applications opened July 30, 2026

  • February 1, 2027

    Starts February 1, 2027 · apply by January 5, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • June 1, 2027

    Starts June 1, 2027 · apply by May 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • August 1, 2027

    Starts August 1, 2027 · apply by July 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • January 1, 2028

    Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by November 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • February 1, 2028

    Starts February 1, 2028 · apply by January 5, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

  • June 1, 2028

    Starts June 1, 2028 · apply by May 15, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

  • August 1, 2028

    Starts August 1, 2028 · apply by July 15, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

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