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- School Code: 127000
- Phone: (562) 692-0921
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
27:1Average 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 Riverside 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 California colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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Riverside Community College (RHCCD)
3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA
Riverside Community College (RCC) is often referred to as Riverside Community College District. RCC is now comprised of three colleges: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College. Distance education is also available through the district's Open Campus program.
Riverside City College is home to Riverside School for the Arts (RSA), a curriculum project of the college with programs that enhance and expand on existing degrees and certificates offered at the college. RSA programs lead to achievement in the arts with emphasis on the practical skills needed to be financially successful in the arts and new media. RSA has strong ties to the entertainment and multimedia industries found in the Southern California area, and these ties enrich the practical aspects of the program and offer potential employment opportunities.
Located in downtown Riverside, Riverside City College offers its students a wide range of choices from more than 100 associate's degree programs, to preparation for transfer to four-year colleges, or career certificates. The college has strong programs in liberal arts, performing arts, science, nursing and athletics.
District Mission Statement
Riverside Community College District is dedicated to the success of our students and to the development of the communities we serve. To advance this mission, our colleges and learning centers provide educational and student services to meet the needs and expectations of their unique communities of learners. To support this mission, District Offices provide our colleges with central services and leadership in the areas of advocacy, resource development and planning.
History
Riverside City College was founded in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School. It has since grown to be one of California's leading community colleges.
Academics
Riverside Community College District has four academic terms: fall term, winter term, spring term and summer term.
Colleges and Schools
Riverside Community College District has three colleges: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College. Distance education with online classes is also available through the district's Open Campus program. Riverside City College is home to Riverside School for the Arts (RSA).
Student Life
The visual arts at each of the RCCD colleges enrich students' lives through access to great faculty, facilities and classes in painting, drawing, design, computer and animation. Other exciting activities on campuses include dance classes open to students and recreational dancers. The Moreno Valley College Gospel Singers have toured locally and internationally. The men's and women's cross country teams for RCCD practice at MVC. The Career and Transfer Centers at each of the three colleges provide academic services to students. There are also Counseling Centers, Health Services, an Honors Program, Study Abroad Program and many other student resources.
Athletics
Riverside Community College Athletic Training prepares student-athletes for the many competitive Tigers teams in men and women's sports that include:
Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swim/dive, track & field, tennis, water polo, women's basketball, cheerleading, women's cross country, fast pitch and volleyball.
Satellite Campuses
Riverside City College, Riverside, CA
Moreno Valley College, Moreno Valley, CA
Norco College, Norco, CA
Community Life
The Associated Students program at each RCCD campus provides a program of activities. A calendar of events is maintained in each school's library. Students are encouraged to stop by or visit the website (www.rcc.edu/asrcc/index.cfm) to see how they can get involved.
The Associated Students also sponsors many clubs and organizations. There are honors societies, social services, and professional and general interest clubs. Membership to these groups is open to all paid members of the Associated Students. Club guides are available in the Student Activities or Government offices.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Riverside Community College offers an associate's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 6 |
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 Riverside Community 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 admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Riverside Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Riverside Community College may offer services to students like:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball