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- School Code: 103400
- Phone: (818) 364-7600
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
61%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
24:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,065Average 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 Los Medanos 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 California colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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Los Medanos College
Also known as Los Medanos, LMC
13356 Eldridge Avenue, Sylmar, CA
Los Medanos College is located on 120 acres in Pittsburg, CA. The school has a new campus and facilities. Classroom space has expanded by 50% since 2006. The art classroom was completely remodeled in 2010. The nursing and emergency medical technician classroom and lab space is now complete. Student enrollment is approximately 10,000.
Students at Los Medanos College love the personal attention they receive which helps them to achieve their goals. The average class size is 35 students. The student body is diverse and you will meet people of all ages trying to further their career and develop the skills needed to succeed in life.
Pittsburg is about 40 miles east of San Francisco. One can drive to the college on Highway 4. The Brentwood Center is situated 14 miles southeast of the main campus.
The college offers many outstanding majors that lead to an Associate’s Degree. Programs are offered in nursing, English, math, fire technology, physical and biological sciences, business, child development, administration of justice, process technology, electrical and instrumentation technology.
Tuition is $46 per unit for California residents and $201 for non-residents.
Childcare is offered to students as well as staff, and community members. Other student services are offered including counseling and tutoring. Services are available for disabled students and aid them in completing their degree. The school also works with veterans and helps them with their tradition from military life to the classroom.
Los Medanos College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Los Medanos College offers an associate's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 3 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
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 Los Medanos College, 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
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
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 give an overview of the students Los Medanos, LMC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Los Medanos College may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball