Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Santa Rosa Junior 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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Santa Rosa Junior College

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) has two primary campuses in Sonoma County - one in Santa Rosa, and the other in Petaluma - just 52 miles north of San Francisco. SRJC is one of 108 community colleges in California. The Santa Rosa Campus is situated on a beautiful 100 acres with towering oak trees and turn-of-the-century brick buildings, offering modern classroom facilities. The Santa Rosa campus boasts a planetarium, art gallery, the Jesse Peter Native American Museum and a Summer Repertory Theatre. The Petaluma campus is situated on 40 acres and includes a Technology Academy. SRJC also has a regional Public Safety Training Center in Windsor, a 365-acre self-supporting farm near Forestville, a Culinary Arts Center in downtown Santa Rosa.

SRJC grants associate of arts (A.A.) and associate of science (A.S.) degrees. It also offers a study program for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and more than 170 career skills certificate programs. SRJC has a basic skills program prepares students for college level courses. SRJC offers a Study Abroad Program, an award winning athletic and forensics teams, popular performing and visual arts programs, and an active student government.

The SRJC Robert Shone Farm is a self-sustaining farm in the Russian River area that generates income from the sale of products from of SRJC's vineyard, oat, sheep and swine operations. Students majoring in agriculture and forestry have many opportunities for hands-on education at the farm.

History

Founded in 1918, Santa Rosa Junior College is the tenth oldest publicly funded two-year educational institution in California. It initially had 19 students enrolled, and is now one of the largest college districts in the U.S.

In the 1960s, the college began recruiting minority students and offering ethnic studies. The college now has a very diverse faculty, staff and student body.  The SRJC Foundation was established in 1969, and now awards more than 600 scholarships each year.

Academics

The academic calendar of Santa Rosa Junior College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer term.

Colleges and Schools

As a two-year junior college, SRJC's academic units are not divided into colleges, but rather into academic instructional departments, certificate programs, associate's degree programs, and programs for transfer preparation, job training and workforce development, and study abroad.

Student Life

The many student clubs and organizations on SRJC's campuses offer students a range of topic focuses from AG Ambassadors who guide students in service projects in agriculture to American Sign Language (ASL) clubs, and California Politics to Vocational Nursing.

Student Services at SRJC include assessment services, adult re-entry assistance, CalWORKS, Career Development Services, a tutorial center, veteran affairs, and assistance finding off-campus housing, among others.

Athletics

The SRJC "Bear Cubs" athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports in the junior college division, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Water Polo
• Wrestling

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main, Santa Rosa Campus, Santa Rosa Junior College has several satellite campuses and learning centers, including:

• Petaluma Campus
• SRJC Technology Academy (Petaluma, CA)
• SRJC Public Safety Training Center (Windsor, CA)
• SRJC Culinary Arts Center (Santa Rosa, CA)
• SRJC Shone Farm (Forestville, CA)

Community Life

The many events, venues and performances on the SRJC campuses are open to the general community. SRJC is considered a cultural hub of the Santa Rosa community, and its holiday chorale and other musical performances are popular with the locals, as are performances by the Summer Repertory Theatre, the Arts & Lecture series, and Planetarium shows.

SRJC offers community classes for personal interest and professional development, as well as cooking classes at the SRJC's Culinary Arts Cafe and Bakery.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santa Rosa Junior College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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).