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General Contact
- School Code: 240900
- Phone: (662) 472-2312
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
132FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,093Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at Itawamba Community College prepares students for careers as a print journalist, local reporter, news editor, public relations assistant, advertising coordinate, news manager, or communication consultant. The program focuses on theory and the practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news. Program courses include: news writing and editing, reporting, photojournalism, layout and graphic design, journalism law and policy, professional standards and ethics, research methods, and journalism history and criticism. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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Itawamba Community College (ICC)
#1 Hill St, Goodman, MS
Itawamba Community College (ICC) is located in Fulton, Mississippi. ICC has two additional campuses located in Tupelo and Belden, Mississippi to better serve students in the area. With average class sizes of 20-35 students, class can be scheduled during the day, at night, on weekends, and online.
Individual Program Accreditations:
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- EMT / Paramedic Technology
- Health Information Technology
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Physical Therapist Assistant Technology
- Practical Nursing
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care Technology
- Surgical Technology
The Student Success Center (SSC) provides comprehensive programs and services for students to help them improve academic performance. Service provided include: free tutoring, open math labs, Success Seminars, test review sessions, and a success monitoring program. The Advising Center is also available to students to allow students to work with an advisor to help the student focus on completing both persona and academic goals.
Campus housing is available at the Fulton location for students wishing to reside on campus. ICC has detailed Cost and Fee information on its website along with a substantive amount of information on the cost of attendance. Financial aid is available for those who qualify as well as an extensive list of academic-based and private scholarships. View the complete list on the ICC Scholarship Program page.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Itawamba Community College offers an associate's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 7 |
| White | 9 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Journalism program at ICC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Broadcast News Analysts
Description
Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Reporters and Correspondents
Description
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, reporters and correspondents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Jackson, MS
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.40
- Average Annual Salary: $36190
Editors
Description
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Jackson, MS
- Total Employment: 130
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.87
- Average Annual Salary: $37170
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students ICC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Itawamba Community College may provide services like:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Itawamba Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis